| Idx | 2110 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | person |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Her husband talked so much that all the other persons in the room had to keep quiet. |
| Correct Sentence | Her husband talked so much that all the other people in the room had to keep quiet. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Her husband talked so much that all the other [[persons]] in the room had to keep quiet. |
| Cloze Sentence | Her husband talked so much that all the other [[people]] in the room had to keep quiet. |
| Cloze Answer | people |
| Choices | persons | people |
| Explanation | The plural of person is usually people: 'Thousands of people had gathered outside the palace to catch a glimpse of the new princess.' Persons is used mainly in public notices and other formal contexts: 'Seating capacity - 12 persons.' |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Personnel meals improved canteen agree cooperate personal note
Previous card: Vote election person can in
Up to card list: Longman Dictionary of Common Errors