Question

1611 ✗ Fortunately, my workload has been reduced. Fortunately, my workload has been [[reduced]]. reduced | lessened

Accepted Answer

lessen Fortunately, my workload has been lessened. Fortunately, my workload has been [[lessened]]. reduced Lessen is mainly used in connection with pain and feelings: 'I'll give you an injection to lessen the pain.' 'No amount of comforting could lessen Charles' disappointment.'When you mean 'make something smaller in amount, number, price or size', use reduce: 'The workforce has been reduced by 50 percent.'

Idx	1611
Keyword	lessen
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	Fortunately, my workload has been lessened.
Correct Sentence	Fortunately, my workload has been reduced.
Cloze Error Sentence	Fortunately, my workload has been [[lessened]].
Cloze Sentence	Fortunately, my workload has been [[reduced]].
Cloze Answer	reduced
Choices	reduced \| lessened
Explanation	Lessen is mainly used in connection with pain and feelings: 'I'll give you an injection to lessen the pain.' 'No amount of comforting could lessen Charles' disappointment.' When you mean 'make something smaller in amount, number, price or size', use reduce: 'The workforce has been reduced by 50 percent.'

Lessen Fortunately Workload Reduced Lessened Connection Pain Feelings