| Idx | 2479 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | so |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | We were not prepared for so cold weather. |
| Correct Sentence | We were not prepared for such cold weather. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | We were not prepared for [[so]] cold weather. |
| Cloze Sentence | We were not prepared for [[such]] cold weather. |
| Cloze Answer | such |
| Choices | such | so |
| Explanation | A phrase that ends with a noun ('weather', 'fool') usually begins with such (NOT so ): 'We hadn't expected such a warm welcome.' 'You're lucky to have such delightful children.' Compare: 'Why is it always so cold in here?' 'The food was so bad that nobody could eat it.' |
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