Question

2428 2 There are severe rules as to what you can wear to school. There are [[severe]] rules as to what you can wear to school. strict When severe refers to punishment, criticism, damage, etc, it means 'harsh': 'Driving while drunk could endanger other people's lives, so penalties are severe.' 'This non-intervention policy has attracted severe criticism.'To describe a rule or law that must always be obeyed, use strict: 'The deer and other animals in the park are protected by strict laws.'

Accepted Answer

severe ✗ There are strict rules as to what you can wear to school. There are [[strict]] rules as to what you can wear to school. strict | severe

Idx	2428
Keyword	severe
Sub Entry Number	2
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	There are severe rules as to what you can wear to school.
Correct Sentence	There are strict rules as to what you can wear to school.
Cloze Error Sentence	There are [[severe]] rules as to what you can wear to school.
Cloze Sentence	There are [[strict]] rules as to what you can wear to school.
Cloze Answer	strict
Choices	strict \| severe
Explanation	When severe refers to punishment, criticism, damage, etc, it means 'harsh': 'Driving while drunk could endanger other people's lives, so penalties are severe.' 'This non-intervention policy has attracted severe criticism.' To describe a rule or law that must always be obeyed, use strict: 'The deer and other animals in the park are protected by strict laws.'

Severe Strict Rules Wear School Refers Punishment Criticism