| Idx | 0377 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | baby |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | Sitting in the next seat was a young woman who was having a baby. |
| Correct Sentence | Sitting in the next seat was a young woman who was expecting a baby. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Sitting in the next seat was a young woman who was [[having]] a baby. |
| Cloze Sentence | Sitting in the next seat was a young woman who was [[expecting]] a baby. |
| Cloze Answer | expecting |
| Choices | having | expecting |
| Explanation | have a baby = give birth to a baby: 'She's worried about having the baby at home in case there are complications.' be expecting a baby = be pregnant: 'Janet is expecting another baby.' Note that be having a baby can be used to mean 'be pregnant' but this should be avoided when there is a danger of confusion. |
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