| Idx | 1943 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | occasion |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I never had occasion to take the Proficiency examination. |
| Correct Sentence | I never had a chance to take the Proficiency examination. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I never had [[occasion]] to take the Proficiency examination. |
| Cloze Sentence | I never had [[a chance]] to take the Proficiency examination. |
| Cloze Answer | a chance |
| Choices | occasion | a chance |
| Explanation | occasion = the time when an event happens: 'I've been to Rome on several occasions.' (= several times) opportunity = a time when it is possible to do something that you want to do: 'The meeting on Tuesday will be a good opportunity for you to make some new contacts.' 'She has considerable ability and should be given more opportunity to use it.' chance = an informal word for 'opportunity': 'If I had the chance, I'd like to be an airline pilot.' 'I've been so busy this morning I haven't had a chance to sit down.' |
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