| Idx | 0112 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | age |
| Sub Entry Number | 5 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | A child in the age of seven or eight needs a little push. |
| Correct Sentence | A child of seven or eight needs a little push. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | A child [[in the age]] of seven or eight needs a little push. |
| Cloze Sentence | A child [[ ]] of seven or eight needs a little push. |
| Cloze Answer | _ |
| Choices | _ | in the age |
| Explanation | noun + of + NUMBER: 'They have a little girl of three and a boy of five.' noun + of + my/your etc age: 'He is very clever for a boy of his age.' 'A girl of her age needs someone to play with.' Note the alternative with aged: 'A child aged seven or eight needs a little push.' |
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