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Suitable Bottles Recycling Similar Meanings Interchangeable Waiting Suitable/An

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Keyword appropriate
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Some bottles are not appropriate for recycling.
Correct Sentence Some bottles are not suitable for recycling.
Cloze Error Sentence Some bottles are not [[appropriate]] for recycling.
Cloze Sentence Some bottles are not [[suitable]] for recycling.
Cloze Answer suitable
Choices suitable | appropriate
Explanation

Appropriate and suitable have similar meanings and are sometimes interchangeable: 'We're still waiting for a suitable/an appropriate moment to break the news to them.'

When you mean 'having the necessary qualities, skills etc, the usual word is suitable: 'The hotel isn't suitable for families with children.'

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