| Idx | 2214 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | purpose |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The purpose why I have come here is to improve my English. |
| Correct Sentence | The reason why I have come here is to improve my English. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The [[purpose]] why I have come here is to improve my English. |
| Cloze Sentence | The [[reason]] why I have come here is to improve my English. |
| Cloze Answer | reason |
| Choices | reason | purpose |
| Explanation | purpose = what you hope to achieve by doing something; aim: 'The main purpose of the trip is to see Helen's parents.' 'Their purpose in coming here is to promote Australian universities.' reason = the thing that causes someone to do something: 'The reason why she left him was probably to do with his drinking problem.' 'Did they give you a reason for rejecting your application?' |
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