Question

2668 3 Asian countries have learned many things from western countries. Asian countries have learned [[many things]] from western countries. a great deal The use of many things often sounds unnatural. Instead, use a lot, a great deal, etc: 'She said that she had a lot to do.' 'In just one or two sessions you can learn a great deal.'Note also the phrase all about: 'The best person to ask is David - he knows all about tropical plants.' ( = he knows everything about ... )

Accepted Answer

thing ? Asian countries have learned a great deal from western countries. Asian countries have learned [[a great deal]] from western countries. a great deal | many things

Idx	2668
Keyword	thing
Sub Entry Number	3
Type of Sentence	?
Error Sentence	Asian countries have learned many things from western countries.
Correct Sentence	Asian countries have learned a great deal from western countries.
Cloze Error Sentence	Asian countries have learned [[many things]] from western countries.
Cloze Sentence	Asian countries have learned [[a great deal]] from western countries.
Cloze Answer	a great deal
Choices	a great deal \| many things
Explanation	The use of many things often sounds unnatural. Instead, use a lot, a great deal, etc: 'She said that she had a lot to do.' 'In just one or two sessions you can learn a great deal.' Note also the phrase all about: 'The best person to ask is David - he knows all about tropical plants.' ( = he knows everything about ... )

Great Asian Countries Learned Western Things Deal Sounds