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Mr Dear Jones Alan Mr/Mrs/Ms Surname Jackson

Idx 1839
Keyword Mr
Sub Entry Number 3
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Dear Mr Alan Jones,
Correct Sentence Dear Mr Jones,
Cloze Error Sentence Dear Mr [[Alan]] Jones,
Cloze Sentence Dear Mr [[ ]] Jones,
Cloze Answer _
Choices Alan | _
Explanation

Dear is followed by Mr/Mrs/Ms + surname only (NOT first name + surname): 'Dear Mrs Jackson'

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