| Idx | 2189 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | profit |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The company has gained enormous profits in recent years. |
| Correct Sentence | The company has made enormous profits in recent years. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The company has [[gained]] enormous profits in recent years. |
| Cloze Sentence | The company has [[made]] enormous profits in recent years. |
| Cloze Answer | made |
| Choices | made | gained |
| Explanation | make a profit (NOT gain ): 'Derek would never sell you anything without making a good profit.' 'The company made a profit of $53 million last year.' |
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