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I Bored City Time Return Find Interest Fact

Idx 0059
Keyword actually
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence I never get bored by this city. Actually, each time I return I find something new to interest me.
Correct Sentence I never get bored by this city. In fact, each time I return I find something new to interest me.
Cloze Error Sentence I never get bored by this city. [[Actually]], each time I return I find something new to interest me.
Cloze Sentence I never get bored by this city. [[In fact]], each time I return I find something new to interest me.
Cloze Answer In fact
Choices Actually | In fact
Explanation

When actually means 'in fact', it is usually used to correct a misunderstanding: 'People think we've got lots of money, but actually we're quite poor.' 'I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.' - 'Well actually I've only just arrived.'

See also ACTUAL (↑actual)

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