| Idx | 2210 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | publicity |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I think governments should ban the publicity of tobacco. |
| Correct Sentence | I think governments should ban the advertising of tobacco. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I think governments should ban the [[publicity]] of tobacco. |
| Cloze Sentence | I think governments should ban the [[advertising]] of tobacco. |
| Cloze Answer | advertising |
| Choices | publicity | advertising |
| Explanation | If something is given publicity , there is an attempt to inform the public about it: 'Scandals involving prominent politicians always receive widespread publicity.' Advertising is the activity of trying to persuade people to buy something: 'The big software companies spend millions each year on advertising.' |
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