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Brother Real Nuisance Trouble Person Thing Annoys Problems

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Keyword trouble
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Sometimes my little brother is a real trouble.
Correct Sentence Sometimes my little brother is a real nuisance.
Cloze Error Sentence Sometimes my little brother is a real [[trouble]].
Cloze Sentence Sometimes my little brother is a real [[nuisance]].
Cloze Answer nuisance
Choices trouble | nuisance
Explanation

A person or thing that annoys you or gives you problems is a nuisance: 'The post office closes early today, which is a bit of a nuisance.' 'Alan! Stop being a nuisance and find something to do!'

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