| Idx | 2425 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | several |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The phrase 'the role of women' appeared just several years ago. |
| Correct Sentence | The phrase 'the role of women' appeared just a few years ago. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The phrase 'the role of women' appeared just [[several]] years ago. |
| Cloze Sentence | The phrase 'the role of women' appeared just [[a few]] years ago. |
| Cloze Answer | a few |
| Choices | a few | several |
| Explanation | Several means 'some but not many': 'Chicken will keep for several days in a refrigerator.' When you are talking about a very small number, use a few: 'He was here just a few minutes ago so he can't be far away.' |
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