| Idx | 2100 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | perform |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | In his last film he performed a middle-aged school teacher. |
| Correct Sentence | In his last film he played a middle-aged school teacher. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | In his last film he [[performed]] a middle-aged school teacher. |
| Cloze Sentence | In his last film he [[played]] a middle-aged school teacher. |
| Cloze Answer | played |
| Choices | performed | played |
| Explanation | play a particular part or role in a film, play etc (NOT perform ): 'What's the name of that good-looking American actor who played Butch Cassidy?' Compare: 'She has never performed in front of a live audience before.' 'Tonight's concert will be performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.' |
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