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Terrible Disease Aids Noun Phrase Told Fine Chess

Idx 1387
Keyword how
Sub Entry Number 6
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence We all know how terrible disease AIDS is.
Correct Sentence We all know what a terrible disease AIDS is.
Cloze Error Sentence We all know [[how]] terrible disease AIDS is.
Cloze Sentence We all know [[what a]] terrible disease AIDS is.
Cloze Answer what a
Choices what a | how
Explanation

what + noun phrase (NOT how ): 'I've been told what a fine chess player you are.' 'What a stupid thing to say!'

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