| Idx | 2463 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | skilful |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | 'You're lucky to have such skilful children,' she said. |
| Correct Sentence | 'You're lucky to have such talented children,' she said. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | 'You're lucky to have such [[skilful]] children,' she said. |
| Cloze Sentence | 'You're lucky to have such [[talented]] children,' she said. |
| Cloze Answer | talented |
| Choices | skilful | talented |
| Explanation | skilful = having or showing skill (gained from instruction and practice): 'Although he lacked Tyson's knock-out punch, he was the more skilful of the two boxers.' talented = having or showing a natural ability to do something well: 'This talented young musician gave his first public performance at the age of five.' |
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