Idx | 2510 |
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Keyword | speech |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | I was invited to make a speech on the radio. |
Correct Sentence | I was invited to give a talk on the radio. |
Cloze Error Sentence | I was invited to [[make a speech]] on the radio. |
Cloze Sentence | I was invited to [[give a talk]] on the radio. |
Cloze Answer | give a talk |
Choices | give a talk | make a speech |
Explanation | A speech is usually made by a politician or by an important person at a meeting, social occasion, or dinner: 'The Prime Minister's speech included a fierce attack on the unions.' A talk is usually informative and is often given by a lecturer: 'The title of Dr Chase's talk is "Solar Energy and the Nuclear Debate".' |
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