| Idx | 2277 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | recent |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Over the recent 30 years there has been a great deal of industrial development. |
| Correct Sentence | Over the last 30 years there has been a great deal of industrial development. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Over the [[recent]] 30 years there has been a great deal of industrial development. |
| Cloze Sentence | Over the [[last]] 30 years there has been a great deal of industrial development. |
| Cloze Answer | last |
| Choices | last | recent |
| Explanation | When you mention a number, use last (NOT recent ). Compare: 'In recent months house prices have fallen.' 'Over the last 12 months house prices have fallen.' |
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