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Find Methods Amusing Ways Sth Of/For Technical Styles

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Keyword method
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence We'll have to find new methods of amusing ourselves.
Correct Sentence We'll have to find new ways of amusing ourselves.
Cloze Error Sentence We'll have to find new [[methods]] of amusing ourselves.
Cloze Sentence We'll have to find new [[ways]] of amusing ourselves.
Cloze Answer ways
Choices ways | methods
Explanation

Method (of/for doing sth ) is used mainly in technical styles: 'Farming methods have undergone many changes in recent years.' 'The research project aims to develop new methods for trapping solar energy.'

In non-technical styles, use way (of doing/to do sth ): 'There are several ways of answering the question.' 'The best way to contact him is by fax.'

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