Idx | 0647 |
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Keyword | colour |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | The belt has the same colour as the coat. |
Correct Sentence | The belt is the same colour as the coat. |
Cloze Error Sentence | The belt [[has]] the same colour as the coat. |
Cloze Sentence | The belt [[is]] the same colour as the coat. |
Cloze Answer | is |
Choices | has | is |
Explanation | When you describe or enquire about the colour of something, use be (NOT have ): 'What colour was the dress she was wearing?' See COLOURED 1 (↑ Note also that the name of a colour can be used with in colour: 'It's brown in colour with white buttons down the front.' |
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