| Idx | 0477 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | body |
| Type of Sentence | ? |
| Error Sentence | His dead body was flown back home for burial. |
| Correct Sentence | His body was flown back home for burial. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | His [[dead]] body was flown back home for burial. |
| Cloze Sentence | His [[ ]] body was flown back home for burial. |
| Cloze Answer | _ |
| Choices | dead | _ |
| Explanation | When it is clear from the context that the person referred to is dead, use body (WITHOUT dead ): 'The police found his body floating in the river.' |
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