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Bath I Bed British English Phrase Water American

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Keyword bath
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence I always take a bath before going to bed.
Correct Sentence I always have a bath before going to bed.
Cloze Error Sentence I always [[take]] a bath before going to bed.
Cloze Sentence I always [[have]] a bath before going to bed.
Cloze Answer have
Choices take | have
Explanation

In British English the phrase is have a bath (NOT take ): 'There isn't enough water to have a bath.' Take a bath is used in American English.

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