Idx | 0294 |
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Keyword | argument |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | They don't want children, for purely personal arguments. |
Correct Sentence | They don't want children, for purely personal reasons. |
Cloze Error Sentence | They don't want children, for purely personal [[arguments]]. |
Cloze Sentence | They don't want children, for purely personal [[reasons]]. |
Cloze Answer | reasons |
Choices | reasons | arguments |
Explanation | argument = a reason that you give to support your opinion, especially when you are trying to persuade someone: 'The writer's main argument is that a better train service will take cars off the road and lead to a healthier environment.' 'The argument against higher taxation is very simple.' reason = something that explains someone's actions or feelings, or why a particular situation exists: 'My main reason for doing the course is to improve my qualifications.' 'He's got to go back to Mexico, for family reasons.' |
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