| Idx | 0587 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | certain |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Just suppose, for a certain reason, that there was suddenly a shortage of oil. |
| Correct Sentence | Just suppose, for some reason, that there was suddenly a shortage of oil. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Just suppose, for [[a certain]] reason, that there was suddenly a shortage of oil. |
| Cloze Sentence | Just suppose, for [[some]] reason, that there was suddenly a shortage of oil. |
| Cloze Answer | some |
| Choices | a certain | some |
| Explanation | Use certain + noun when you continue (or could continue) by giving details: 'There are certain advantages to living in the countryside, the most important being the fresh air.' 'I'm not allowed to eat certain types of seafood, especially squid and octopus.' Use some + noun (+ or other ) when you cannot or do not wish to give details: 'In the end, he sold it to some second-hand car dealer.' 'If the factory is shut down for some reason, what will happen to all the workers?' The phrase some + noun + or other is often used in informal styles to suggest that the person or thing is completely unknown to you and not worth thinking about: 'Apparently, their daughter has got engaged to some shop assistant or other.' |
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