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Litter Children Taught Wrong Drop Things Find People

Idx 1652
Keyword litter
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Children should be taught that it is wrong to litter.
Correct Sentence Children should be taught that it is wrong to drop litter.
Cloze Error Sentence Children should be taught that it is wrong to [[ ]] litter.
Cloze Sentence Children should be taught that it is wrong to [[drop]] litter.
Cloze Answer drop
Choices drop | _
Explanation

People drop/leave litter (= leave things such as empty packets, cans and bottles in a public place): 'There is a $100 fine for dropping litter.'

Things litter a floor, street, area etc: 'Discarded clothing began to litter the dance floor.'

Litter is an uncountable noun: 'Wherever you find crowds, you'll find litter.'

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