| Idx | 2202 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | propose |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I would like to propose to double the number of computers in each office. |
| Correct Sentence | I would like to propose that the number of computers in each office is/be doubled. I would like to propose doubling the number of computers in each office. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I would like to propose [[to double the number of computers in each office]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | I would like to propose [[that the number of computers in each office is/be doubled/doubling the number of computers in each office]]. |
| Cloze Answer | that the number of computers in each office is/be doubled/doubling the number of computers in each office |
| Choices | to double the number of computers in each office | doubling the number of computers in each office | that the number of computers in each office is | be doubled |
| Explanation | propose to do sth = intend: 'We would like to know what action you propose to take.' propose that sb does/(should) do sth (or propose doing sth ) = formally suggest: 'He has proposed that each existing member accept responsibility for recruiting two new members.' 'In the end it was proposed that the students concerned should be given a verbal warning.' |
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