| Idx | 1750 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | matter |
| Sub Entry Number | 5 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The flight attendant told us that there wasn't any matter; it was just a storm. |
| Correct Sentence | The flight attendant told us that nothing was the matter; it was just a storm. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The flight attendant told us that [[there wasn't any]] matter; it was just a storm. |
| Cloze Sentence | The flight attendant told us that [[nothing was the]] matter; it was just a storm. |
| Cloze Answer | nothing was the |
| Choices | nothing was the | there wasn't any |
| Explanation | nothing/something is the matter or there is nothing/something the matter: 'I think there's something the matter with the central heating. It's cold in here.' 'Don't worry. Nothing's the matter. It's just a tiny cut.' |
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