| Idx | 2167 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | present |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | At present I'm trying to improve my English. |
| Correct Sentence | At the moment I'm trying to improve my English. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | At [[present]] I'm trying to improve my English. |
| Cloze Sentence | At [[the moment]] I'm trying to improve my English. |
| Cloze Answer | the moment |
| Choices | present | the moment |
| Explanation | At present is used mainly in formal styles: 'At present there is insufficient evidence for the police to press charges.' In other styles use at the moment, just now or right now: 'Alan is in bed with flu at the moment.' 'Mrs Blake is too busy to see anyone just now.' See PASS UP |
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