Idx | 0722 |
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Keyword | corner |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | I'd rather sit on the corner, near the door. |
Correct Sentence | I'd rather sit in the corner, near the door. |
Cloze Error Sentence | I'd rather sit [[on]] the corner, near the door. |
Cloze Sentence | I'd rather sit [[in]] the corner, near the door. |
Cloze Answer | in |
Choices | in | on |
Explanation | in the corner of an area or room (NOT on or at ): 'I suggest that we put the piano in the corner where it won't get in the way.' Compare: 'The bank is on the corner, next to the launderette.' 'I'll meet you at the corner in half an hour.' |
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