Idx | 1433 |
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Keyword | increase |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | I'd like to increase my English. |
Correct Sentence | I'd like to improve my English. |
Cloze Error Sentence | I'd like to [[increase]] my English. |
Cloze Sentence | I'd like to [[improve]] my English. |
Cloze Answer | improve |
Choices | increase | improve |
Explanation | increase = become or make (something) greater in amount, number or degree: 'The government has increased taxes.' 'As their profits increase, the companies expand.' 'The number of words in the language is increasing all the time.' improve = become or make (something) better: 'Efforts are being made to improve the quality of the medical services.' |
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