Idx | 2937 |
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Keyword | wrapping |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | Manufacturers should dispense with all unnecessary wrapping. |
Correct Sentence | Manufacturers should dispense with all unnecessary packaging. |
Cloze Error Sentence | Manufacturers should dispense with all unnecessary [[wrapping]]. |
Cloze Sentence | Manufacturers should dispense with all unnecessary [[packaging]]. |
Cloze Answer | packaging |
Choices | packaging | wrapping |
Explanation | wrapping (also wrappings ) = paper or paper-like material that is put round something: 'I wanted to tear off the wrapping and see what was inside.' packaging = the container or material that something is placed in by a manufacturer, especially to protect it or make it look attractive: 'Packaging should be biodegradable and kept to a minimum.' Note that both wrapping and packaging are used in connection with food: 'Somewhere on the packaging/wrapping there should be a date stamp.' |
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