Question

2015 2 The opposite woman was knitting a cardigan. The [[opposite woman]] was knitting a cardigan. woman opposite When opposite means 'facing the speaker or the person/place being talked about', it comes immediately after the noun: 'The house opposite is also for sale.'One thing is opposite another thing (WITHOUT to/of ): 'The nearest bus stop is opposite the bank.'

Accepted Answer

opposite ✗ The woman opposite was knitting a cardigan. The [[woman opposite]] was knitting a cardigan. opposite woman | woman opposite

Idx	2015
Keyword	opposite
Sub Entry Number	2
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	The opposite woman was knitting a cardigan.
Correct Sentence	The woman opposite was knitting a cardigan.
Cloze Error Sentence	The [[opposite woman]] was knitting a cardigan.
Cloze Sentence	The [[woman opposite]] was knitting a cardigan.
Cloze Answer	woman opposite
Choices	opposite woman \| woman opposite
Explanation	When opposite means 'facing the speaker or the person/place being talked about', it comes immediately after the noun: 'The house opposite is also for sale.' One thing is opposite another thing (WITHOUT to/of ): 'The nearest bus stop is opposite the bank.'

Opposite Woman Knitting Cardigan Thing Means Facing Speaker