Idx | 2474 |
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Keyword | so |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | During the so-called denitrification process, bacteria convert fixed nitrogen into molecular nitrogen. |
Correct Sentence | During what is known as the denitrification process, bacteria convert fixed nitrogen into molecular nitrogen. |
Cloze Error Sentence | During [[the so-called]] denitrification process, bacteria convert fixed nitrogen into molecular nitrogen. |
Cloze Sentence | During [[what is known as the]] denitrification process, bacteria convert fixed nitrogen into molecular nitrogen. |
Cloze Answer | what is known as the |
Choices | the so-called | what is known as the |
Explanation | Use so-called when you want to suggest that the name that has been given to something is incorrect or not suitable: 'I went to see the playwright's so-called masterpiece and was very disappointed by it.' To introduce the name by which something is generally known, use be known as, be referred to as or be called: 'The distance that light travels in a year is called a light year.' 'Zaire was formerly known as the Congo.' Use so + adjective (1) to mean 'to such a high degree or great extent': 'I was so tired that I fell asleep on the train.' 'I didn't expect the hotels to be so busy.' (2) to express strong personal emotion: 'It was very kind of you to help me. I'm so grateful.' Otherwise, use very/extremely + adjective: 'She was very tired and found it difficult to stay awake.' |
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