Idx | 2477 |
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Keyword | so |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | During the summer all the hotels are so busy. |
Correct Sentence | During the summer all the hotels are very busy. |
Cloze Error Sentence | During the summer all the hotels are [[so]] busy. |
Cloze Sentence | During the summer all the hotels are [[very]] busy. |
Cloze Answer | very |
Choices | very | so |
Explanation | Use so + adjective (1) to mean 'to such a high degree or great extent': 'I was so tired that I fell asleep on the train.' 'I didn't expect the hotels to be so busy.' (2) to express strong personal emotion: 'It was very kind of you to help me. I'm so grateful.' Otherwise, use very/extremely + adjective: 'She was very tired and found it difficult to stay awake.' |
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