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Control He'll Learn Anger Temper Control/Keep/Lose Problem George

Idx 0210
Keyword anger
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence He'll have to learn how to control his anger.
Correct Sentence He'll have to learn how to control his temper.
Cloze Error Sentence He'll have to learn how to control his [[anger]].
Cloze Sentence He'll have to learn how to control his [[temper]].
Cloze Answer temper
Choices anger | temper
Explanation

control/keep/lose your temper (NOT anger ): 'The problem with George is that he can't control his temper.' (= cannot stop himself from suddenly getting angry)

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