Idx | 0953 |
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Keyword | efficient |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | We need more efficient ways of dealing with pollution or the problem will get worse. |
Correct Sentence | We need more effective ways of dealing with pollution or the problem will get worse. |
Cloze Error Sentence | We need more [[efficient]] ways of dealing with pollution or the problem will get worse. |
Cloze Sentence | We need more [[effective]] ways of dealing with pollution or the problem will get worse. |
Cloze Answer | effective |
Choices | efficient | effective |
Explanation | efficient = working quickly and without waste: 'The more efficient the engine, the less petrol it uses.' 'Since the new software was installed, library services have become much more efficient.' effective = having the desired effect: 'There are many effective ways of using computers for training purposes.' 'The advertisement was simple, but remarkably effective.' |
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