Idx | 2582 |
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Keyword | surely |
Sub Entry Number | 3 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | He said he felt worried because of all the recent air disasters. Surely I became worried too. |
Correct Sentence | He said he felt worried because of all the recent air disasters. Naturally I became worried too. |
Cloze Error Sentence | He said he felt worried because of all the recent air disasters. [[Surely]] I became worried too. |
Cloze Sentence | He said he felt worried because of all the recent air disasters. [[Naturally]] I became worried too. |
Cloze Answer | Naturally |
Choices | Surely | Naturally |
Explanation | When you mean 'as anyone would expect', use naturally or of course: 'She's just lost her job and so naturally she's feeling a bit depressed.' 'Henry is still in France but he'll be back in time for the wedding of course.' |
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