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what does "hairy" mean? #1 (permalink) Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:41 am   what does "hairy" mean?
 

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #88 "Common English Errors (4)", question 5

My uncle has a long beard and a ......... chest.

(a) furred chest
(b) furry
(c) many hair
(d) hairy

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #88 "Common English Errors (4)", answer 5

My uncle has a long beard and a hairy chest.

Correct answer: (d) hairy

Your answer was: incorrect
My uncle has a long beard and a furry chest.
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what does "hairy" mean ?

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what does "hairy" mean? #2 (permalink) Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:30 am   what does "hairy" mean?
 

Hairy means 'covered with hairs', while 'furry' has the sense of 'covered with fur', which is the coat of an animal.
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