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British Airways Told Delay Official Officer Person Position

Idx 1966
Keyword officer
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence A British Airways officer told us that there was a delay.
Correct Sentence A British Airways official told us that there was a delay.
Cloze Error Sentence A British Airways [[officer]] told us that there was a delay.
Cloze Sentence A British Airways [[official]] told us that there was a delay.
Cloze Answer official
Choices officer | official
Explanation

official = a person with a position of authority in an organization: 'WHO officials are monitoring the spread of the disease.'

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