| Idx | 1657 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | little |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He works in a little office building in Geneva. |
| Correct Sentence | He works in a small office building in Geneva. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He works in a [[little]] office building in Geneva. |
| Cloze Sentence | He works in a [[small]] office building in Geneva. |
| 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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