| Idx | 2040 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | overall |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | England is okay on the overall, although some places are very dirty. |
| Correct Sentence | England is okay on the whole, although some places are very dirty. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | England is okay on the [[overall]], although some places are very dirty. |
| Cloze Sentence | England is okay on the [[whole]], although some places are very dirty. |
| Cloze Answer | whole |
| Choices | overall | whole |
| Explanation | on the whole = in general: 'On the whole, the people I've been dealing with have been very cooperative.' Compare: 'Her overall command of English is excellent.' 'On the whole her command of English is excellent.' |
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