Question

0291 ? A number of different countries and regions face the same problem. A number of different countries and [[regions]] face the same problem. regions | areas

Accepted Answer

area A number of different countries and areas face the same problem. A number of different countries and [[areas]] face the same problem. regions To refer to one of the very large parts of a country, or to an area which includes more than one country, use region: 'This region of France is famous for its wine.' 'We apologize to viewers in the southern region for the poor picture quality.' 'This variety of rice is grown mainly in cool temperate regions.'

Idx	0291
Keyword	area
Type of Sentence	?
Error Sentence	A number of different countries and areas face the same problem.
Correct Sentence	A number of different countries and regions face the same problem.
Cloze Error Sentence	A number of different countries and [[areas]] face the same problem.
Cloze Sentence	A number of different countries and [[regions]] face the same problem.
Cloze Answer	regions
Choices	regions \| areas
Explanation	To refer to one of the very large parts of a country, or to an area which includes more than one country, use region: 'This region of France is famous for its wine.' 'We apologize to viewers in the southern region for the poor picture quality.' 'This variety of rice is grown mainly in cool temperate regions.'

Number Countries Face Problem Regions Area Refer Large