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Belief Spanish Easy Learn Mistaken Wrong Idea People

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Keyword wrong
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence The belief that Spanish is easy to learn is wrong.
Correct Sentence The belief that Spanish is easy to learn is mistaken.
Cloze Error Sentence The belief that Spanish is easy to learn is [[wrong]].
Cloze Sentence The belief that Spanish is easy to learn is [[mistaken]].
Cloze Answer mistaken
Choices wrong | mistaken
Explanation

To describe a belief or idea that is wrong although people do not know it is wrong, use mistaken: 'Some people have the mistaken idea that cats need to drink milk.' 'I'm afraid you must be mistaken.'

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