| Idx | 0715 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | control |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | There was a loud bang and my car became out of control. |
| Correct Sentence | There was a loud bang and my car went out of control. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | There was a loud bang and my car [[became]] out of control. |
| Cloze Sentence | There was a loud bang and my car [[went]] out of control. |
| Cloze Answer | went |
| Choices | went | became |
| 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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