| Idx | 1434 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | increase |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | We can increase the economic situation by working harder. |
| Correct Sentence | We can improve the economic situation by working harder. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | We can [[increase]] the economic situation by working harder. |
| Cloze Sentence | We can [[improve]] the economic situation by working harder. |
| Cloze Answer | improve |
| Choices | improve | increase |
| Explanation | increase = become or make (something) greater in amount, number or degree: 'The government has increased taxes.' 'As their profits increase, the companies expand.' 'The number of words in the language is increasing all the time.' improve = become or make (something) better: 'Efforts are being made to improve the quality of the medical services.' |
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