| Idx | 2616 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | tendency |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I have a tendency to agree with the statement. |
| Correct Sentence | I tend to agree with the statement. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I [[have a tendency]] to agree with the statement. |
| Cloze Sentence | I [[tend]] to agree with the statement. |
| Cloze Answer | tend |
| Choices | have a tendency | tend |
| Explanation | To introduce an opinion, use tend to (NOT tendency ): 'She tends to think that small firms should receive greater government support.' Compare: 'Ann tends/has a tendency to get up late.' (= Ann often gets up late) |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Traffic jams terrible absolutely note
Previous card: Kiri problems talking telling talk sth felt relaxed
Up to card list: Longman Dictionary of Common Errors