| Idx | 2312 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | reply |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | It's about time they replied my letter. |
| Correct Sentence | It's about time they replied to my letter. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | It's about time they replied [[ ]] my letter. |
| Cloze Sentence | It's about time they replied [[to]] my letter. |
| Cloze Answer | to |
| Choices | _ | to |
| Explanation | reply to a letter/invitation/advertisement etc: 'Since Margaret hasn't replied to the invitation, we're assuming she isn't coming.' Compare: 'It's about time they answered my letter.' |
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