Idx | 0288 |
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Keyword | appropriate |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | She is clearly the most appropriate person for the job. |
Correct Sentence | She is clearly the most suitable person for the job. |
Cloze Error Sentence | She is clearly the most [[appropriate]] person for the job. |
Cloze Sentence | She is clearly the most [[suitable]] person for the job. |
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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