| Idx | 1075 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | explode |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The hijackers threatened to explode the plane. |
| Correct Sentence | The hijackers threatened to blow up the plane. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The hijackers threatened to [[explode]] the plane. |
| Cloze Sentence | The hijackers threatened to [[blow up]] the plane. |
| Cloze Answer | blow up |
| Choices | explode | blow up |
| Explanation | People blow up buildings, planes etc. Bombs, fuel tanks etc explode . Compare: 'They had planned to blow up the bridge but their bombs failed to explode.' |
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