| Idx | 0467 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | bit |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | My diet is a little bit different nowadays. |
| Correct Sentence | My diet is slightly different nowadays. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | My diet is [[a little bit]] different nowadays. |
| Cloze Sentence | My diet is [[slightly]] different nowadays. |
| Cloze Answer | slightly |
| Choices | a little bit | slightly |
| Explanation | A bit and a little bit are used mainly in informal styles. In other styles, it is better to use a little, slightly, rather, quite or somewhat: 'His brother was somewhat older than we had expected.' |
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