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Opposite Wall Door Large Painting Thing To/Of Nearest

Idx 2016
Keyword opposite
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence On the wall opposite to the door, there was a large painting.
Correct Sentence On the wall opposite the door, there was a large painting.
Cloze Error Sentence On the wall opposite [[to]] the door, there was a large painting.
Cloze Sentence On the wall opposite [[ ]] the door, there was a large painting.
Cloze Answer _
Choices _ | to
Explanation

One thing is opposite another thing (WITHOUT to/of ): 'The nearest bus stop is opposite the bank.'

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