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Argument Children Purely Personal Reason Main Give Support

Idx 0294
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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