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Tiểu Cầm Posted 13 years ago
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Q: In fact, there is evidence that lightning does strike the same place far more than once because the Empire State building in New York got hit 15 times in 15 minutes a few years ago. Also, airplanes can get struck by lightning and this happens with a_____of about once in every 10 years
A. repetition B. frequency C. routine D.habit
I choose A. but my answer sheet chooses B. please explain it to me. thanks very much
A. repetition B. frequency C. routine D.habit
I choose A. but my answer sheet chooses B. please explain it to me. thanks very much
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"frequency" = how often something happens "repetition" = the act of something being repeated
- "frequency" = how often something happens "repetition" = the act of something being repeated
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"frequency" = how often something happens
"repetition" = the act of something being repeated
"repetition" = the act of something being repeated
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In English there are certain patterns that are seen over and over and have the nature almost of idiom. One such pattern is: "...this happens with a frequency of about once in every..." The words "repetition," "routine," and "habit" are never used in this particular pattern. This is something you that just needs to be learned by experience and memorized, as you won't find this in a grammar boo
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