| Idx | 1249 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | grave |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I don't have any grave problems. |
| Correct Sentence | I don't have any serious problems. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I don't have any [[grave]] problems. |
| Cloze Sentence | I don't have any [[serious]] problems. |
| Cloze Answer | serious |
| Choices | grave | serious |
| Explanation | grave = extremely serious and worrying, especially because someone's life or happiness is in danger: 'The situation has become increasingly grave and war now seems inevitable.' 'The shortage of food and medical supplies is giving rise to grave concern.' grave = a place in the ground where a dead person is put: 'The coffin was slowly lowered into the grave.' tomb (pronounced /tu:m/) = a place where a dead person is put. A tomb is usually made of stone and is above the ground: 'Our first stop was the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.' |
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