| Idx | 1471 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | injure |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Fortunately the driver was wearing his seat belt and so he did not injure. |
| Correct Sentence | Fortunately the driver was wearing his seat belt and so he wasn't injured. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Fortunately the driver was wearing his seat belt and so he [[did not injure]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | Fortunately the driver was wearing his seat belt and so he [[wasn't injured]]. |
| Cloze Answer | wasn't injured |
| Choices | did not injure | wasn't injured |
| Explanation | Injure is a transitive verb: 'Gibbs won't be playing because he's injured his knee.' In passive sentences, use be injured: 'You're lucky you weren't injured.' |
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