Idx | 2772 |
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Keyword | until |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | Until now we have received over sixty applications. |
Correct Sentence | So far we have received over sixty applications. |
Cloze Error Sentence | [[Until now]] we have received over sixty applications. |
Cloze Sentence | [[So far]] we have received over sixty applications. |
Cloze Answer | So far |
Choices | Until now | So far |
Explanation | When you are talking about a situation that is (probably) going to continue into the future, use so far or (in formal styles) to date: 'So far this week it's hardly stopped raining.' 'To date there have been ten attempts on the President's life.' |
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