| Idx | 1768 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | media |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Television is a very powerful media. |
| Correct Sentence | Television is a very powerful medium. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Television is a very powerful [[media]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | Television is a very powerful [[medium]]. |
| Cloze Answer | medium |
| Choices | medium | media |
| Explanation | When you are talking about television, radio and newspapers, use medium for singular reference: 'Children learn as much through the medium of television as they do by going to school.' Use media (WITHOUT -s ) for plural and group reference: 'the mass media', 'the news media'. |
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