Idx | 2607 |
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Keyword | technology |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | A fine example of modern technologies can be seen in the Indonesian fishing industry. |
Correct Sentence | A fine example of modern technology can be seen in the Indonesian fishing industry. |
Cloze Error Sentence | A fine example of modern [[technologies]] can be seen in the Indonesian fishing industry. |
Cloze Sentence | A fine example of modern [[technology]] can be seen in the Indonesian fishing industry. |
Cloze Answer | technology |
Choices | technology | technologies |
Explanation | When technology has a general meaning it is uncountable: 'The country's economic fate depends on access to foreign technology.' Use technology as a countable noun only when you refer to a particular area of activity: 'The system uses advanced computer and satellite technologies.' |
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