| Idx | 2039 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | overall |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | In spite of the film's many faults, in the overall it's worth seeing. |
| Correct Sentence | In spite of the film's many faults, on the whole it's worth seeing. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | In spite of the film's many faults, [[in the overall]] it's worth seeing. |
| Cloze Sentence | In spite of the film's many faults, [[on the whole]] it's worth seeing. |
| Cloze Answer | on the whole |
| Choices | in the overall | on the whole |
| Explanation | on the whole = in general: 'On the whole, the people I've been dealing with have been very cooperative.' Compare: 'Her overall command of English is excellent.' 'On the whole her command of English is excellent.' |
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