| Idx | 2580 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | surely |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | It was an absolutely terrible flight. The next time I go to Rio, I will surely go by train. |
| Correct Sentence | It was an absolutely terrible flight. The next time I go to Rio, I will definitely go by train. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | It was an absolutely terrible flight. The next time I go to Rio, I will [[surely]] go by train. |
| Cloze Sentence | It was an absolutely terrible flight. The next time I go to Rio, I will [[definitely]] go by train. |
| Cloze Answer | definitely |
| Choices | definitely | surely |
| Explanation | Surely is used to express a strong belief in the truth or likelihood of what you are saying, and often to encourage the listener to express agreement: 'Surely they should have arrived by now!' 'A twenty-dollar parking fine! Surely someone's made a mistake!' 'You don't need to wear a coat in this weather, surely?' Definitely expresses a sense of complete certainty about something: 'She said she'd definitely be back by dinner time.' 'This is definitely the best film she's ever made.' |
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