It is clear that one day she will pass her examination

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Test No. errors/elem-1 "Much information", question 9

It is sure that one day she will pass her examinations.

(a) sure
(b) one day
(c) pass

Test No. errors/elem-1 "Much information", answer 9

It is clear (obvious) that one day she will pass her examinations.

Correct entry: clear (obvious)
The error was: (a) sure
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what's the correct answer?

Torsten · #2 (permalink) Fri Apr 22, 2005 18:18 pm *Clear and obvious*

There are two possible options here: clear or obvious.
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Kimhoa_Coga · #3 (permalink) Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:44 am *Clear and obvious*

Kimhoa_Coga · #4 (permalink) Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:45 am *Clear vs. sure*

Why can't I use "sure" here?
Thanks for your help.

Torsten · #5 (permalink) Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:54 am *Clear vs. sure*

Hi kimhoa_coga, a person can be sure about something while a situation can be clear. For example, you can say "I'm sure you'll pass the exam with ease". Or: "It is obvious that you will pass the exam with ease."
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Planetypus · #6 (permalink) Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:07 pm *Clear vs. sure*

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