| Idx | 2246 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | rather |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | The weather is rather good today. |
| Correct Sentence | The weather is quite good today. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The weather is [[rather]] good today. |
| Cloze Sentence | The weather is [[quite]] good today. |
| Cloze Answer | quite |
| Choices | quite | rather |
| Explanation | When rather means 'to a small extent', it is usually used with words that express negative qualities: 'The bed was rather uncomfortable.' 'The lesson was rather boring.' 'He's always been rather lazy.' When rather is used with words that express positive qualities, it makes the quality stronger: 'These cakes are rather nice! Try one!' |
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