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Keyword fun
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence ?
Error Sentence A good novel can give you a lot of fun.
Correct Sentence A good novel can give you a lot of pleasure.
Cloze Error Sentence A good novel can give you a lot of [[fun]].
Cloze Sentence A good novel can give you a lot of [[pleasure]].
Cloze Answer pleasure
Choices pleasure | fun
Explanation

When you are talking about something that provides intellectual or spiritual satisfaction, such as a piano concert or a visit to an art gallery, use enjoyment/enjoyable or pleasure/pleasurable: 'Reading is her one source of pleasure.' 'We spent an enjoyable afternoon at the art gallery.'

Fun is usually used in connection with light-hearted events and activities such as games, picnics, or children's parties: 'John's parties are always great fun.' 'Let's go to the beach and have some fun.'

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