Idx | 0025 |
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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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