Idx | 0716 |
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Keyword | control |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | The ferry was not under control and collided with a sampan. |
Correct Sentence | The ferry was out of control and collided with a sampan. |
Cloze Error Sentence | The ferry was [[not under]] control and collided with a sampan. |
Cloze Sentence | The ferry was [[out of]] control and collided with a sampan. |
Cloze Answer | out of |
Choices | not under | out of |
Explanation | People lose control of vehicles, machines etc: 'The pilot lost control of the aircraft and it plummeted to the ground.' Vehicles and machines are/go out of control: 'The aircraft went out of control and plummeted to the ground.' |
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