| Idx | 0018 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | about |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I am always delighted when I receive a letter from you. About the party on December 26th, I shall be very pleased to attend. |
| Correct Sentence | I am always delighted when I receive a letter from you. With regard to the party on December 26th, I shall be very pleased to attend. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I am always delighted when I receive a letter from you. [[About]] the party on December 26th, I shall be very pleased to attend. |
| Cloze Sentence | I am always delighted when I receive a letter from you. [[With regard to]] the party on December 26th, I shall be very pleased to attend. |
| Cloze Answer | With regard to |
| Choices | About | With regard to |
| Explanation | About may be used to introduce a topic (or change of topic), but only in informal styles: 'About that book you asked for - I'll get you a copy when I go to London.' In other styles, use with regard to, regarding, as for, as regards or as far as ... is concerned: 'With regard to the matter of unemployment, I would like to add a few remarks to those of the previous speaker.' 'I regret to inform you that Language and Culture is out of print. As regards your second question, I suggest that you write to the British Museum.' |
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