| Idx | 2480 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | so |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I was annoyed with myself for being so fool. |
| Correct Sentence | I was annoyed with myself for being such a fool. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I was annoyed with myself for being [[so]] fool. |
| Cloze Sentence | I was annoyed with myself for being [[such a]] fool. |
| Cloze Answer | such a |
| Choices | such a | so |
| Explanation | A phrase that ends with a noun ('weather', 'fool') usually begins with such (NOT so ): 'We hadn't expected such a warm welcome.' 'You're lucky to have such delightful children.' Compare: 'Why is it always so cold in here?' 'The food was so bad that nobody could eat it.' |
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