Idx | 0246 |
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Keyword | any |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | Any parents are thrilled when their first baby arrives. |
Correct Sentence | All parents are thrilled when their first baby arrives. |
Cloze Error Sentence | [[Any]] parents are thrilled when their first baby arrives. |
Cloze Sentence | [[All]] parents are thrilled when their first baby arrives. |
Cloze Answer | All |
Choices | All | Any |
Explanation | To refer to all the people or things in a group or category, use each/every + singular countable noun OR all + plural countable noun (NOT any ): 'Every house in the street had one or two broken windows.' 'All students are required to register during the first week.' |
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