| Idx | 2939 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | write |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Dear ... I write to you to ask for your advice. |
| Correct Sentence | Dear ... I am writing to you to ask for your advice. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Dear ... I [[write]] to you to ask for your advice. |
| Cloze Sentence | Dear ... I [[am writing]] to you to ask for your advice. |
| Cloze Answer | am writing |
| Choices | am writing | write |
| Explanation | For actions which are happening at the time when they are mentioned, use the present progressive tense (NOT the present simple): 'I'm writing to tell you that I'll be coming to London next Thursday.' |
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