| Idx | 1150 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | find |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The doctors are trying to find what is wrong with him. |
| Correct Sentence | The doctors are trying to find out what is wrong with him. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The doctors are trying to find [[ ]] what is wrong with him. |
| Cloze Sentence | The doctors are trying to find [[out]] what is wrong with him. |
| Cloze Answer | out |
| Choices | _ | out |
| Explanation | find = discover something by chance or by looking for it: 'Did you ever find the sunglasses you lost?' 'I can't find my comb. Have you seen it anywhere?' find out = get information about something that you want to know: 'He's gone to find out which gate the plane leaves from.' 'I think we should find out exactly what's missing before we start accusing people.' |
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