Idx | 0873 |
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Keyword | distance |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | It was a long distance between the hotel and the beach. |
Correct Sentence | It was a long way from the hotel to the beach. |
Cloze Error Sentence | It was a long [[distance between the hotel and]] the beach. |
Cloze Sentence | It was a long [[way from the hotel to]] the beach. |
Cloze Answer | way from the hotel to |
Choices | way from the hotel to | distance between the hotel and |
Explanation | When you want to say that two places are far apart, use a long way (NOT a long distance ): 'My flat is quite a long way from the university.' 'We're nearly half-way there, but there's still a long way to go.' Compare: 'I hate driving long distances.' 'Computers can talk to each other, even over long distances.' 'Trains are best for long distance travel.' |
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