Rubbish vs. litter

[Juiceful1978]

Business Idiom in English, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #127 "Ways of commenting", question 1

If you want my honest opinion, I thought the play was ..........

(a) litter
(b) dust
(c) waste
(d) rubbish

Business Idiom in English, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #127 "Ways of commenting", answer 1

If you want my honest opinion, I thought the play was rubbish.

Correct answer: (d) rubbish

Your answer was: incorrect
If you want my honest opinion, I thought the play was litter.
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would explain all options difference

[Torsten]

Hi Julia,

The only option that works here is 'rubbish' as it describes a useless idea or concept. 'Litter' and 'dust' refer to something tangible.

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