| Idx | 0700 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | content |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The content of the latest peace talks is still a secret. |
| Correct Sentence | The contents of the latest peace talks are still a secret. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The [[content of the latest peace talks is]] still a secret. |
| Cloze Sentence | The [[contents of the latest peace talks are]] still a secret. |
| Cloze Answer | contents of the latest peace talks are |
| Choices | contents of the latest peace talks are | content of the latest peace talks is |
| Explanation | content (WITHOUT s ) = the (interesting) facts, ideas or opinions expressed in a book, film, essay, speech etc: 'His letters tend to have very little content.' contents (WITH s ) = (1) all the (interesting and unintersting) things that are inside something: 'The customs officer opened my suitcase and examined the contents.' (2) all the things that are written or talked about in a book, report, letter, discussion etc: 'The contents of the diary are strictly confidential.', (3) a list at the front of a book, report, thesis, etc, saying what each chapter or section is about: 'If you want to know which chapters to read, just look at the contents.' |
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