| Idx | 0863 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | discuss |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Some people were discussing; some listening to the radio. |
| Correct Sentence | Some people were talking; some listening to the radio. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Some people were [[discussing]]; some listening to the radio. |
| Cloze Sentence | Some people were [[talking]]; some listening to the radio. |
| Cloze Answer | talking |
| Choices | talking | discussing |
| Explanation | Discuss is a transitive verb and needs an object: 'I'd like to discuss my homework with you.' 'The two sides will discuss further arms reductions.' |
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