| Idx | 1263 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | grow |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Many of these children grow in an atmosphere of violence. |
| Correct Sentence | Many of these children grow up in an atmosphere of violence. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Many of these children grow [[ ]] in an atmosphere of violence. |
| Cloze Sentence | Many of these children grow [[up]] in an atmosphere of violence. |
| Cloze Answer | up |
| Choices | _ | up |
| Explanation | grow = (1) (of children, animals, plants etc) develop or get bigger as part of a natural process: 'Mary's little boy grew four centimetres last year.' 'Orchids don't grow in cold climates.' (2) cause plants, vegetables etc to do this by taking care of them: 'In the back garden we grow onions, potatoes and carrots.' grow up = (of children) pass from childhood into maturity: 'Of course I know him - we grew up together in New York.' 'Tom wants to be a scientist when he grows up.' |
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