| Idx | 2906 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | within |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | She is getting married within a few hours and she feels a bit nervous. |
| Correct Sentence | She is getting married in a few hours and she feels a bit nervous. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | She is getting married [[within]] a few hours and she feels a bit nervous. |
| Cloze Sentence | She is getting married [[in]] a few hours and she feels a bit nervous. |
| Cloze Answer | in |
| Choices | in | within |
| Explanation | within = before the end of the stated period: 'The parcel should be arriving within the next five days.' 'Within six years of joining the company he was Managing Director.' in = at the end of the stated period: 'The doctor wants to see me again in a week's time.' 'Don't go away. I'll be back in a few minutes.' |
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