| Idx | 0471 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | bit |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The speech was a little bit too formal. |
| Correct Sentence | The speech was a bit/little too formal. The speech was slightly too formal. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The speech was [[a little bit]] too formal. |
| Cloze Sentence | The speech was [[a bit/little/slightly]] too formal. |
| Cloze Answer | a bit/little/slightly |
| Choices | a bit | slightly | a little bit | little |
| Explanation | Use a bit/little too or slightly/rather/somewhat too (NOT a little bit too ): 'She is still a bit too young.' 'The pears were a little too hard.' 'The basic salary is rather too low.' |
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