| Idx | 0773 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | damage |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The fire caused a lot of damages. |
| Correct Sentence | The fire caused a lot of damage. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The fire caused a lot of [[damages]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | The fire caused a lot of [[damage]]. |
| Cloze Answer | damage |
| Choices | damage | damages |
| Explanation | In its usual meaning, damage is an uncountable noun: 'The insurance company will pay for any damage.' 'The ceiling had suffered a great deal of damage.' damages (plural noun) = a sum of money that someone is awarded in a court of law: 'She was awarded $3000 in damages.' 'She claimed damages of £2000 for wrongful dismissal.' |
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