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Persian Learner Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Problems or problem?
Hi.
The only slight problems with this cot were that it had no brakes.
The above is the original expression I've found in the Cambridge IELTS 5 textbook.
Shouldn't it be like the following?
The only slight problem with this cot was that it had no brakes.
Because it is one problem. (It was emphasized by only)
The only slight problems with this cot were that it had no brakes.
The above is the original expression I've found in the Cambridge IELTS 5 textbook.
Shouldn't it be like the following?
The only slight problem with this cot was that it had no brakes.
Because it is one problem. (It was emphasized by only)
Top answer
Yes, but "cot" is also wrong. A cot is a small bed for a baby. It does not have brakes.
- Yes, but "cot" is also wrong.
- A cot is a small bed for a baby.
- It does not have brakes.
- I can't immediately think what word is meant.
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Yes, but "cot" is also wrong. A cot is a small bed for a baby. It does not have brakes. I can't immediately think what word is meant.
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These cots have wheels to move around!
I don't know what to say. This book was published by Cambridge University Press, so there shouldn't be a mistake, but something wrong with my interpretation.
The following is the exact page.
I don't know what to say. This book was published by Cambridge University Press, so there shouldn't be a mistake, but something wrong with my interpretation.
The following is the exact page.
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