| Idx | 1826 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | more |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | My wife had left the hotel and I no more needed a double room. |
| Correct Sentence | My wife had left the hotel and I no longer needed a double room. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | My wife had left the hotel and I no [[more]] needed a double room. |
| Cloze Sentence | My wife had left the hotel and I no [[longer]] needed a double room. |
| Cloze Answer | longer |
| Choices | longer | more |
| Explanation | When talking about time, use no longer (NOT no more ): 'The offices are no longer occupied.' Note the alternative: 'My wife had left the hotel and I didn't need a double room any more.' |
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