| Idx | 0270 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | appear |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Suddenly, a bright flash of lightning appeared. |
| Correct Sentence | Suddenly, there was a bright flash of lightning. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Suddenly, [[a bright flash of lightning appeared]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | Suddenly, [[there was a bright flash of lightning]]. |
| Cloze Answer | there was a bright flash of lightning |
| Choices | there was a bright flash of lightning | a bright flash of lightning appeared |
| Explanation | A simple way of saying that something happens or develops is to use there + be: 'Suddenly, there was a loud bang and all the lights went out.' 'There have been several serious accidents along this stretch of the road.' 'This time I don't want there to be any mistakes.' |
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