| Idx | 2161 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | preferable |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Going swimming is more preferable to playing football. |
| Correct Sentence | Going swimming is preferable to playing football. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Going swimming is [[more]] preferable to playing football. |
| Cloze Sentence | Going swimming is [[ ]] preferable to playing football. |
| Cloze Answer | _ |
| Choices | more | _ |
| Explanation | Do not use more with an adjective which contains the sense 'more' as part of its meaning. Preferable means 'better or more suitable': 'As far as I'm concerned, anything would be preferable to spending another night here.' |
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