Idx | 0600 |
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Keyword | change |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | We can reduce the unemployment rate with a change of the economy. |
Correct Sentence | We can reduce the unemployment rate with a change in the economy. |
Cloze Error Sentence | We can reduce the unemployment rate with a change [[of]] the economy. |
Cloze Sentence | We can reduce the unemployment rate with a change [[in]] the economy. |
Cloze Answer | in |
Choices | in | of |
Explanation | Use change of when you mean that someone or something has been replaced: 'What the country needs is a change of government.' (= a completely new government) When you mean that someone or something is now different in some way, use change in: 'The Prime Minister has made several changes in the government.' change/exchange sth for sth: 'I'd like to change this shirt for a smaller size.' |
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