| Idx | 1431 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | increase |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The increase of crime is accelerating. |
| Correct Sentence | The increase in crime is accelerating. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The increase [[of]] crime is accelerating. |
| Cloze Sentence | The increase [[in]] crime is accelerating. |
| Cloze Answer | in |
| Choices | in | of |
| Explanation | increase in sth (NOT of ): 'There's been a sudden increase in political activity.' 'We can expect further increases in the cost of living.' |
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