| Idx | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | of |
| Sub Entry Number | 5 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The bicycle of Paul was too big for me. |
| Correct Sentence | Paul's bicycle was too big for me. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | [[The bicycle of Paul]] was too big for me. |
| Cloze Sentence | [[Paul's bicycle]] was too big for me. |
| Cloze Answer | Paul's bicycle |
| Choices | The bicycle of Paul | Paul's bicycle |
| Explanation | To say that something belongs to or is connected with someone, use -'s/-s' (NOT of ). Compare: 'Pam's husband', 'Julia's house', 'her father's car', 'a beginners' course in French conversation' |
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