| Idx | 0025 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | above |
| Sub Entry Number | 4 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | I like to stay at home on a Sunday, as I've said above. |
| Correct Sentence | I like to stay at home on a Sunday, as I've already said. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I like to stay at home on a Sunday, as I've [[said above]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | I like to stay at home on a Sunday, as I've [[already said]]. |
| Cloze Answer | already said |
| Choices | already said | said above |
| Explanation | Above is used in formal writing to refer to something that has been mentioned earlier: 'From the above arguments it can be seen that supporters of the dam project fall into two camps.' In informal styles, this use of above is inappropriate. |
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