Idx | 1697 |
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Keyword | made |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | She claimed that the jumper was made from wool. |
Correct Sentence | She claimed that the jumper was made of wool. |
Cloze Error Sentence | She claimed that the jumper was made [[from]] wool. |
Cloze Sentence | She claimed that the jumper was made [[of]] wool. |
Cloze Answer | of |
Choices | from | of |
Explanation | Use made from when the original materials have been completely changed and cannot be recognized: 'Bread is made from flour and water.' Use made of when the original materials have not been completely changed and you can still see them: 'Their dining table is made of solid oak.' Use made by when you mention the name of the company or person that has made something (NOT the names of materials): 'This new razor is made by Wilkinson Sword.' |
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