| Idx | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | one |
| Sub Entry Number | 4 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | After we had been to Helen's house, we went to Paul's one. |
| Correct Sentence | After we had been to Helen's house, we went to Paul's. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | After we had been to Helen's house, we went to Paul'[[s one]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | After we had been to Helen's house, we went to Paul'[[s]]. |
| Cloze Answer | s |
| Choices | s | s one |
| Explanation | Avoid one/ones immediately after an -'s/-s' form, especially in formal styles: 'No, it's not mine - it's my wife's.' Compare: 'John's new one is the same as yours.' (= -'s/-s' form + adjective + noun) |
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