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Ache Run Legs I Aching Verb Compounds Tooth

Idx 0047
Keyword ache
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence After the run, I had an ache in my legs.
Correct Sentence After the run, my legs were aching.
Cloze Error Sentence After the run, [[I had an ache in my legs]].
Cloze Sentence After the run, [[my legs were aching]].
Cloze Answer my legs were aching
Choices I had an ache in my legs | my legs were aching
Explanation

Ache is usually used either as a verb or in compounds with tooth, ear, head, back, stomach: 'I did some weight training on Monday and my shoulders have been aching ever since.' 'That radio of yours is giving me a headache.'

Compare: 'After the run, I had pains in my legs.'

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