| Idx | 2274 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | reasonable |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I was far too upset and emotional to make a reasonable decision. |
| Correct Sentence | I was far too upset and emotional to make a rational decision. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I was far too upset and emotional to make a [[reasonable]] decision. |
| Cloze Sentence | I was far too upset and emotional to make a [[rational]] decision. |
| Cloze Answer | rational |
| Choices | rational | reasonable |
| Explanation | reasonable = fair, sensible or acceptable: 'Dividing up the work equally seems like a very reasonable decision.' 'They'll accept any reasonable offer.' rational = produced by means of careful, logical thinking: 'There must be some rational explanation - things can't just disappear!' |
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