| Idx | 1747 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | matter |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | After the sauna they run and jump in the river, no matter if it's freezing or not. |
| Correct Sentence | After the sauna they run and jump in the river, no matter whether it's freezing or not. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | After the sauna they run and jump in the river, no matter [[if]] it's freezing or not. |
| Cloze Sentence | After the sauna they run and jump in the river, no matter [[whether]] it's freezing or not. |
| Cloze Answer | whether |
| Choices | if | whether |
| Explanation | no matter + wh- word (NOT if /nothing): 'I'm not interested in the job, no matter how much they offer me.' 'No matter what you do for her, she's never grateful.' Note that no matter whether tends to sound awkward and there are usually simpler alternatives: 'After the sauna they run and jump in the river, whether it's freezing or not.' 'Rich or poor, they all come to us for advice.' |
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