Idx | 1110 |
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Keyword | fault |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | If you have time, could you correct the faults in this letter for me? |
Correct Sentence | If you have time, could you correct the mistakes in this letter for me? |
Cloze Error Sentence | If you have time, could you correct the [[faults]] in this letter for me? |
Cloze Sentence | If you have time, could you correct the [[mistakes]] in this letter for me? |
Cloze Answer | mistakes |
Choices | mistakes | faults |
Explanation | Use fault in connection with machines, electrical equipment, and someone's character: 'It sounds like there's a fault in one of the loudspeakers.' 'The secret of a successful relationship is to accept each other's faults.' In connection with spellings, essays, calculations, decisions, etc, use mistake: 'There are always a lot of mistakes in Ivan's work.' 'We all make mistakes.' |
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