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Unnecessary Useless Packaging Food Cheaper People Refuse Stop

Idx 2797
Keyword useless
Sub Entry Number 3
Type of Sentence ?
Error Sentence Without all this useless packaging, food would be cheaper.
Correct Sentence Without all this unnecessary packaging, food would be cheaper.
Cloze Error Sentence Without all this [[useless]] packaging, food would be cheaper.
Cloze Sentence Without all this [[unnecessary]] packaging, food would be cheaper.
Cloze Answer unnecessary
Choices useless | unnecessary
Explanation

If something is not necessary, it is unnecessary (NOT useless ): 'People who refuse to stop smoking are taking an unnecessary risk.' 'Sports that cause animals unnecessary suffering should be banned.'

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