Question

2664 1 Being punctual is a very important thing. Being punctual is [[a very important thing]]. very important Avoid using thing after an adjective when the adjective can be used on its own: 'To obtain a bank loan when you don't have a job can be very difficult.'Note however the commonly used phrase a/the good thing: 'Most people agree that democracy is a good thing.' 'The good thing about this school is that the teachers are all so enthusiastic.'

Accepted Answer

thing ? Being punctual is very important. Being punctual is [[very important]]. very important | a very important thing

Idx	2664
Keyword	thing
Sub Entry Number	1
Type of Sentence	?
Error Sentence	Being punctual is a very important thing.
Correct Sentence	Being punctual is very important.
Cloze Error Sentence	Being punctual is [[a very important thing]].
Cloze Sentence	Being punctual is [[very important]].
Cloze Answer	very important
Choices	very important \| a very important thing
Explanation	Avoid using thing after an adjective when the adjective can be used on its own: 'To obtain a bank loan when you don't have a job can be very difficult.' Note however the commonly used phrase a/the good thing: 'Most people agree that democracy is a good thing.' 'The good thing about this school is that the teachers are all so enthusiastic.'

Thing Important Punctual Good Adjective Avoid Obtain Bank