Question

1438 1 He claims that many young people do not want jobs but this is indeed not the case. He claims that many young people do not want jobs but this is [[indeed]] not the case. certainly Indeed is used (1) to introduce a statement that strengthens a previous point: 'We don't need any more high street banks. Indeed, there are too many already.' (2) to show that you agree with a previous statement or opinion: 'Cancer research has indeed come a long way in recent years.'To strengthen a point or opinion that has not been mentioned before, use certainly or definitely: 'He doesn't treat his staff very well but he certainly knows how to make money.' 'The first essay is excellent but the second one definitely doesn't deserve more than a 'C' grade.'

Accepted Answer

indeed ✗ He claims that many young people do not want jobs but this is certainly not the case. He claims that many young people do not want jobs but this is [[certainly]] not the case. indeed | certainly

Idx	1438
Keyword	indeed
Sub Entry Number	1
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	He claims that many young people do not want jobs but this is indeed not the case.
Correct Sentence	He claims that many young people do not want jobs but this is certainly not the case.
Cloze Error Sentence	He claims that many young people do not want jobs but this is [[indeed]] not the case.
Cloze Sentence	He claims that many young people do not want jobs but this is [[certainly]] not the case.
Cloze Answer	certainly
Choices	indeed \| certainly
Explanation	Indeed is used (1) to introduce a statement that strengthens a previous point: 'We don't need any more high street banks. Indeed, there are too many already.' (2) to show that you agree with a previous statement or opinion: 'Cancer research has indeed come a long way in recent years.' To strengthen a point or opinion that has not been mentioned before, use certainly or definitely: 'He doesn't treat his staff very well but he certainly knows how to make money.' 'The first essay is excellent but the second one definitely doesn't deserve more than a 'C' grade.'

Claims Young People Jobs Case Statement Previous Introduce