Idx | 2741 |
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Keyword | trouble |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | I'm having some troubles with my supervisor. |
Correct Sentence | I'm having some trouble with my supervisor. |
Cloze Error Sentence | I'm having some [[troubles]] with my supervisor. |
Cloze Sentence | I'm having some [[trouble]] with my supervisor. |
Cloze Answer | trouble |
Choices | troubles | trouble |
Explanation | Trouble (= difficulties or problems) is an uncountable noun: 'I hope you didn't have any trouble getting here.' 'His back has been giving him a lot of trouble recently.' Note the alternative: 'I'm sorry to cause you so many problems.' |
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