| Idx | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | of |
| Sub Entry Number | 7 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The scenery reminded her of a painting of Renoir. |
| Correct Sentence | The scenery reminded her of a painting by Renoir. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The scenery reminded her of a painting [[of]] Renoir. |
| Cloze Sentence | The scenery reminded her of a painting [[by]] Renoir. |
| Cloze Answer | by |
| Choices | of | by |
| Explanation | To introduce the person who wrote/painted/composed something, use by: 'I'm reading a novel by Thomas Hardy.' Compare: 'a painting of Renoir' (= a picture that someone painted of Renoir) 'a painting by Renoir' (= a picture that Renoir painted) |
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