| Idx | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | one |
| Sub Entry Number | 5 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | If you can carry those books, I'll bring these ones. |
| Correct Sentence | If you can carry those books, I'll bring these. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | If you can carry those books, I'll bring [[these ones]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | If you can carry those books, I'll bring [[these]]. |
| Cloze Answer | these |
| Choices | these | these ones |
| Explanation | Avoid ones immediately after these/those , especially in formal styles: 'Within this group, there are those who are willing to take risks and those who are more cautious.' Compare: 'These plastic ones are cheaper.' (= these/those + adjective + noun) |
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