| Idx | 1213 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | gain |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Without a job it's impossible to gain any money. |
| Correct Sentence | Without a job it's impossible to earn any money. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Without a job it's impossible to [[gain]] any money. |
| Cloze Sentence | Without a job it's impossible to [[earn]] any money. |
| Cloze Answer | earn |
| Choices | gain | earn |
| Explanation | earn or (especially in informal styles) get /make (a sum of) money by going to work, from investments, etc (NOT gain ): 'She earns $4,000 a month.' |
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