| Idx | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | of |
| Sub Entry Number | 5 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | This coat isn't mine. It's of a friend. |
| Correct Sentence | This coat isn't mine. It's a friend's. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | This coat isn't mine. It's [[of a friend]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | This coat isn't mine. It's [[a friend's]]. |
| Cloze Answer | a friend's |
| Choices | a friend's | of a friend |
| Explanation | To say that something belongs to or is connected with someone, use -'s/-s' (NOT of ). Compare: 'Pam's husband', 'Julia's house', 'her father's car', 'a beginners' course in French conversation' |
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