Idx | 0208 |
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Keyword | and |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | There is a beautiful and old church in the centre of the town. |
Correct Sentence | There is a beautiful old church in the centre of the town. |
Cloze Error Sentence | There is a beautiful [[and]] old church in the centre of the town. |
Cloze Sentence | There is a beautiful [[ ]] old church in the centre of the town. |
Cloze Answer | _ |
Choices | and | _ |
Explanation | Do not use and between two adjectives that come before a noun unless they describe similar qualities, e.g. 'a red and green umbrella' (two colours), 'a gold and silver bracelet' (two materials), 'a hunting and fishing knife' (two functions). |
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