| Idx | 0550 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | capture |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Her blue eyes and long blond hair captured him. |
| Correct Sentence | Her blue eyes and long blond hair captivated him. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Her blue eyes and long blond hair [[captured]] him. |
| Cloze Sentence | Her blue eyes and long blond hair [[captivated]] him. |
| Cloze Answer | captivated |
| Choices | captivated | captured |
| Explanation | capture = make someone a prisoner: 'That day they captured twenty enemy soldiers.' 'The leader of the resistance group was captured and executed.' captivate = strongly attract and impress someone: 'From the day she met him, she was captivated by his charm.' |
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