| Idx | 0468 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | bit |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Thank you very much for giving us a bit of your free time. |
| Correct Sentence | Thank you very much for giving us a little of your free time. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Thank you very much for giving us a [[bit]] of your free time. |
| Cloze Sentence | Thank you very much for giving us a [[little]] of your free time. |
| Cloze Answer | little |
| Choices | little | bit |
| 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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