| Idx | 0088 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | after |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I returned to Germany after two years' time. |
| Correct Sentence | I returned to Germany two years later. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I returned to Germany [[after two years' time]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | I returned to Germany [[two years later]]. |
| Cloze Answer | two years later |
| Choices | after two years' time | two years later |
| Explanation | When you mention a time in the past that is measured from an earlier time in the past, use a month later, three months later, etc: 'Six months later they got married.' |
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