the first few pages of the book

[Kimdung9210]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Postcard: Writer", question 6

from the first few ......... of the book.

(a) pages
(b) sides
(c) sheets

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #108 "Postcard: Writer", answer 6

from the first few pages of the book.

Correct answer: (a) pages

Your answer was: correct
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dear teacher.
why do not we use sheet of the book?

thanks,teacher.
miss kim

[Alan]

Hi,

The reference in the test is to a book. Once the paper sheets are in the book, they become pages. We would usually refer to sheets of paper first and then go on to say 'sheets'.

Alan

Alan
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