| Idx | 2532 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | staff |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The assembly and packing department has 50 staffs. |
| Correct Sentence | The assembly and packing department has 50 staff. The assembly and packing department has a staff of 50. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The assembly and packing department has [[50 staffs]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | The assembly and packing department has [[50 staff/a staff of 50]]. |
| Cloze Answer | 50 staff/a staff of 50 |
| Choices | 50 staff | a staff of 50 | 50 staffs |
| Explanation | The noun staff refers to a whole group of people, (NOT a single person): '(The) staff at the Central Hospital have rejected the new pay offer.' 'Several senior members of staff have opted for early retirement.' |
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