Question 68
MediumOriginal questionWhich part of this sentence has an error?
The teacher explained us the meaning of the poem.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
"Explain" does not take a person straight after it. The person needs "to": "explained to us the meaning", or "explained the meaning to us".
- Concept
- "Explain to" a person
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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