Question

1587 1 Lately someone told me that the fire was caused by a cigarette. [[Lately]] someone told me that the fire was caused by a cigarette. Recently Both lately and recently refer to a period of time that begins in the past and continues until now (the moment of speaking): 'Just lately/recently I have been wondering whether to look for a new job.'Recently is also used to refer to a point in time: 'Just recently she applied for a new job.'

Accepted Answer

lately ✗ Recently someone told me that the fire was caused by a cigarette. [[Recently]] someone told me that the fire was caused by a cigarette. Recently | Lately

Idx	1587
Keyword	lately
Sub Entry Number	1
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	Lately someone told me that the fire was caused by a cigarette.
Correct Sentence	Recently someone told me that the fire was caused by a cigarette.
Cloze Error Sentence	[[Lately]] someone told me that the fire was caused by a cigarette.
Cloze Sentence	[[Recently]] someone told me that the fire was caused by a cigarette.
Cloze Answer	Recently
Choices	Recently \| Lately
Explanation	Both lately and recently refer to a period of time that begins in the past and continues until now (the moment of speaking): 'Just lately/recently I have been wondering whether to look for a new job.' Recently is also used to refer to a point in time: 'Just recently she applied for a new job.'

Recently Told Fire Caused Cigarette Refer Job Period