| Idx | 2601 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | tear |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | All of a sudden the child burst in tears. |
| Correct Sentence | All of a sudden the child burst into tears. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | All of a sudden the child burst [[in]] tears. |
| Cloze Sentence | All of a sudden the child burst [[into]] tears. |
| Cloze Answer | into |
| Choices | into | in |
| Explanation | burst into tears or break down (in tears): 'Laura burst into tears and ran out of the room.' 'She still can't talk about the war without breaking down in tears.' |
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