| Idx | 2264 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | really |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | It was only a short trip but we had really a good time. |
| Correct Sentence | It was only a short trip but we had a really good time. It was only a short trip but we really had a good time. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | It was only a short trip but we [[had really a]] good time. |
| Cloze Sentence | It was only a short trip but we [[had a really/really had a]] good time. |
| Cloze Answer | had a really/really had a |
| Choices | had a really | really had a | had really a |
| Explanation | The position of really (= very) is a matter of emphasis. Very often it comes immediately before the adjective or adverb it modifies: 'some really good news', 'a really old car'. Otherwise, it is usually placed immediately in front of the main verb: 'You really fooled me.' 'We're really enjoying ourselves.' |
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