| Idx | 0778 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | damage |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | We all know about the damage that smoking can do in our health. |
| Correct Sentence | We all know about the damage that smoking can do to our health. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | We all know about the damage that smoking can do [[in]] our health. |
| Cloze Sentence | We all know about the damage that smoking can do [[to]] our health. |
| Cloze Answer | to |
| Choices | to | in |
| Explanation | (cause/do) damage to sth: 'Lack of oxygen can cause serious damage to the brain.' 'The scandal did a great deal of damage to his reputation.' Damaged is used in connection with things or parts of your body (NOT people): 'The engine was too badly damaged to be repaired.' 'The cause of the oil leak was a damaged pipeline.' People are hurt or injured (badly hurt) in an accident, earthquake, hurricane etc: 'The scaffolding collapsed, killing one of the construction workers and injuring two passers-by.' Someone who is injured by a weapon, such as a gun or knife, is wounded: 'He is accused of wounding a fellow prisoner.' 'The wounded soldiers were sent home for medical treatment.' |
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