Persons vs. people

[Brendy]

Test No. errors/inter-11 "I really wonder", question 4

They spoke to several persons at the party and they were all of the opinion that it was clearly the best event of the season.

(a) spoke
(b) persons
(c) opinion
(d) clearly

Test No. errors/inter-11 "I really wonder", answer 4

They spoke to several people at the party and they were all of the opinion that it was clearly the best event of the season.

Correct entry: people
The error was: (b) persons

Your answer was: n/a
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Why- persons - isn't correct

[Torsten]

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