| Idx | 1454 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | infant |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I had to stay at home and look after my infants. |
| Correct Sentence | I had to stay at home and look after my children. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I had to stay at home and look after my [[infants]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | I had to stay at home and look after my [[children]]. |
| Cloze Answer | children |
| Choices | children | infants |
| Explanation | Infant (= a baby or very young child) is used mainly in literary and technical styles: 'The infant, cradled in Mariam's arms, began to cry.' 'There are clear differences in temperament and speed of learning among infants at this early stage.' |
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