Question

1558 1 The man had a good knowledge of car engines. The man [[had a good knowledge of]] car engines. knew a lot about When talking informally about how much someone knows about something, use the verb know (NOT have ... knowledge ): 'I don't know anything at all about computers.' 'Talk to Pam. She knows a lot about horses.'Have ... knowledge is mainly used in formal styles when you give precise details of what someone knows: 'Tucker has an excellent knowledge of Sri Lankan tea plantations.'

Accepted Answer

knowledge ? The man knew a lot about car engines. The man [[knew a lot about]] car engines. knew a lot about | had a good knowledge of

Idx	1558
Keyword	knowledge
Sub Entry Number	1
Type of Sentence	?
Error Sentence	The man had a good knowledge of car engines.
Correct Sentence	The man knew a lot about car engines.
Cloze Error Sentence	The man [[had a good knowledge of]] car engines.
Cloze Sentence	The man [[knew a lot about]] car engines.
Cloze Answer	knew a lot about
Choices	knew a lot about \| had a good knowledge of
Explanation	When talking informally about how much someone knows about something, use the verb know (NOT have ... knowledge ): 'I don't know anything at all about computers.' 'Talk to Pam. She knows a lot about horses.' Have ... knowledge is mainly used in formal styles when you give precise details of what someone knows: 'Tucker has an excellent knowledge of Sri Lankan tea plantations.'

Knowledge Lot Man Car Engines Good Knew Talking