| Idx | 1097 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | fall |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | This problem has been caused by a fall of the birth rate. |
| Correct Sentence | This problem has been caused by a fall in the birth rate. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | This problem has been caused by a fall [[of]] the birth rate. |
| Cloze Sentence | This problem has been caused by a fall [[in]] the birth rate. |
| Cloze Answer | in |
| Choices | in | of |
| Explanation | a fall in an amount, rate, level, standard etc: 'Sharp falls in house prices have renewed the interest of the first-time buyer.' |
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