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Called Drugs So Called Golden Triangle I Light Tired

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Keyword so
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Most of these drugs come from the so-called Golden Triangle.
Correct Sentence Most of these drugs come from what is called the Golden Triangle.
Cloze Error Sentence Most of these drugs come from [[the so-called]] Golden Triangle.
Cloze Sentence Most of these drugs come from [[what is called the]] Golden Triangle.
Cloze Answer what is called the
Choices what is called the | the so-called
Explanation

Use so-called when you want to suggest that the name that has been given to something is incorrect or not suitable: 'I went to see the playwright's so-called masterpiece and was very disappointed by it.'

To introduce the name by which something is generally known, use be known as, be referred to as or be called: 'The distance that light travels in a year is called a light year.' 'Zaire was formerly known as the Congo.'

Use so + adjective (1) to mean 'to such a high degree or great extent':

'I was so tired that I fell asleep on the train.' 'I didn't expect the hotels to be so busy.'

(2) to express strong personal emotion: 'It was very kind of you to help me. I'm so grateful.'

Otherwise, use very/extremely + adjective: 'She was very tired and found it difficult to stay awake.'

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