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So Called Denitrification Process Bacteria Convert Fixed Nitrogen Molecular

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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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