Question

0800 ✗ We have received a large number of complaints. We have received a [[large number]] of complaints. large number | great deal

Accepted Answer

deal We have received a great deal of complaints. We have received a [[great deal]] of complaints. large number a great/good deal of + uncountable noun: 'a great deal of money/time/pleasure'a large number of + plural count noun: 'a large number of coins/cars/tourists'a great/good many + plural count noun: 'This operation has already saved the lives of a great many people.'When there is no need to emphasize the size of the number, use many or (especially in informal styles) a lot of: 'Many people have stopped smoking.'deal with a problem or situation that requires action or attention: 'Customer complaints are dealt with by Mr Adams.' 'How should the government deal with the AIDS crisis?'

Idx	0800
Keyword	deal
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	We have received a great deal of complaints.
Correct Sentence	We have received a large number of complaints.
Cloze Error Sentence	We have received a [[great deal]] of complaints.
Cloze Sentence	We have received a [[large number]] of complaints.
Cloze Answer	large number
Choices	large number \| great deal
Explanation	a great/good deal of + uncountable noun: 'a great deal of money/time/pleasure' a large number of + plural count noun: 'a large number of coins/cars/tourists' a great/good many + plural count noun: 'This operation has already saved the lives of a great many people.' When there is no need to emphasize the size of the number, use many or (especially in informal styles) a lot of: 'Many people have stopped smoking.' deal with a problem or situation that requires action or attention: 'Customer complaints are dealt with by Mr Adams.' 'How should the government deal with the AIDS crisis?'

Deal Large Number Received Great Complaints Noun Great/Good