| Idx | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | of |
| Sub Entry Number | 4 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The old man didn't give me a minute of peace. |
| Correct Sentence | The old man didn't give me a minute's peace. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The old man didn't give me a [[minute of]] peace. |
| Cloze Sentence | The old man didn't give me a [[minute's]] peace. |
| Cloze Answer | minute's |
| Choices | minute of | minute's |
| Explanation | When you say how long something lasts, you usually use -'s/-s' (NOT of ): 'a week's holiday', 'three months' maternity leave' Note however the pattern with of + v-ing: 'After two months of doing nothing, I decided it was time to get on with my life.' |
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