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Paragraph Essay Relevant Suitable Situation Problem Action Offer

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Keyword appropriate
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence The third paragraph of the essay is not appropriate.
Correct Sentence The third paragraph of the essay is not relevant.
Cloze Error Sentence The third paragraph of the essay is not [[appropriate]].
Cloze Sentence The third paragraph of the essay is not [[relevant]].
Cloze Answer relevant
Choices relevant | appropriate
Explanation

appropriate = suitable in a particular situation: 'Once we know more about the cause of the problem, we can take appropriate action.' 'To offer them more money at this stage would not be appropriate.'

relevant = having a clear connection with what you are doing or talking about: 'I'll try to answer any questions, as long as they are relevant.' 'You cannot enter the country unless you have obtained all the relevant documents.'

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