Idx | 2635 |
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Keyword | that |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | Sitting next to me was an old lady, that seemed to be sound asleep. |
Correct Sentence | Sitting next to me was an old lady, who seemed to be sound asleep. |
Cloze Error Sentence | Sitting next to me was an old lady, [[that]] seemed to be sound asleep. |
Cloze Sentence | Sitting next to me was an old lady, [[who]] seemed to be sound asleep. |
Cloze Answer | who |
Choices | that | who |
Explanation | That is used to introduce an identifying relative clause (one which identifies, defines, or restricts the preceding noun): 'The woman that is sitting behind us is Tom's music teacher.' 'The man that I marry will have lots of money.' That is not used to introduce a non-identifying relative clause (one which simply adds more information about the noun). |
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