| Idx | 1683 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | luck |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | That afternoon she had luck and found the keys at the bottom of a drawer. |
| Correct Sentence | That afternoon she was lucky and found the keys at the bottom of a drawer. That afternoon she had a stroke of luck and found the keys at the bottom of a drawer. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | That afternoon she [[had luck]] and found the keys at the bottom of a drawer. |
| Cloze Sentence | That afternoon she [[was lucky/had a stroke of luck]] and found the keys at the bottom of a drawer. |
| Cloze Answer | was lucky/had a stroke of luck |
| Choices | had luck | had a stroke of luck | was lucky |
| Explanation | be lucky, be in luck, (have) a stroke/bit of luck (NOT have luck ): 'We're lucky the coach didn't go without us.' 'You're in luck, there are still a few tickets left.' 'I'm so pleased she got the job. It's about time she had a bit of luck.' Note that when luck is used with have , it is always modified: 'I've had enough bad luck to last me a lifetime.' 'Some people have all the luck.' 'He hasn't had much luck recently.' |
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