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Speech Talk I Invited Radio Give Make Made

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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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