| Idx | 2667 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | thing |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | My brother knows many things about England. |
| Correct Sentence | My brother knows a lot about England. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | My brother knows [[many things]] about England. |
| Cloze Sentence | My brother knows [[a lot]] about England. |
| Cloze Answer | a lot |
| Choices | many things | a lot |
| Explanation | The use of many things often sounds unnatural. Instead, use a lot, a great deal, etc: 'She said that she had a lot to do.' 'In just one or two sessions you can learn a great deal.' Note also the phrase all about: 'The best person to ask is David - he knows all about tropical plants.' ( = he knows everything about ... ) |
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