Question

1655 1 It was my first interview and I was nervous a little. It was my first interview and I was [[nervous a little]]. a little nervous Put a little in front of the word it modifies (NOT after it): 'I felt a little sad.' 'The news was a little worrying.' Compare: 'The town had changed a little since my last visit.'Little usually expresses an emotional attitude such as affection or dislike: 'We've rented a cosy little cottage in the countryside.' 'You shouldn't let that silly little man upset you.'When you simply wish to describe the size of someone of something, use small: 'Their daughter is rather small for her age.' 'People are turning to smaller cars because they are cheaper to run.'

Accepted Answer

little ✗ It was my first interview and I was a little nervous. It was my first interview and I was [[a little nervous]]. nervous a little | a little nervous

Idx	1655
Keyword	little
Sub Entry Number	1
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	It was my first interview and I was nervous a little.
Correct Sentence	It was my first interview and I was a little nervous.
Cloze Error Sentence	It was my first interview and I was [[nervous a little]].
Cloze Sentence	It was my first interview and I was [[a little nervous]].
Cloze Answer	a little nervous
Choices	nervous a little \| a little nervous
Explanation	Put a little in front of the word it modifies (NOT after it): 'I felt a little sad.' 'The news was a little worrying.' Compare: 'The town had changed a little since my last visit.' Little usually expresses an emotional attitude such as affection or dislike: 'We've rented a cosy little cottage in the countryside.' 'You shouldn't let that silly little man upset you.' When you simply wish to describe the size of someone of something, use small: 'Their daughter is rather small for her age.' 'People are turning to smaller cars because they are cheaper to run.'

Interview I Nervous Small Put Front Word Modifies