Idx | 1658 |
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Keyword | little |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | His parents died when he was still a little child. |
Correct Sentence | His parents died when he was still a small child. |
Cloze Error Sentence | His parents died when he was still a [[little]] child. |
Cloze Sentence | His parents died when he was still a [[small]] child. |
Cloze Answer | small |
Choices | small | little |
Explanation | Little usually expresses an emotional attitude such as affection or dislike: 'We've rented a cosy little cottage in the countryside.' 'You shouldn't let that silly little man upset you.' When you simply wish to describe the size of someone of something, use small: 'Their daughter is rather small for her age.' 'People are turning to smaller cars because they are cheaper to run.' |
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