Idx | 1818 |
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Keyword | moment |
Sub Entry Number | 2 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | At the moment the girl opened her eyes. |
Correct Sentence | At that moment the girl opened her eyes. |
Cloze Error Sentence | At [[the]] moment the girl opened her eyes. |
Cloze Sentence | At [[that]] moment the girl opened her eyes. |
Cloze Answer | that |
Choices | that | the |
Explanation | When you are telling a story or reporting what happened, use at that moment: 'At that moment the car skidded on the ice and went off the road.' Compare: 'At the moment I'm working in a restaurant.' (= now, at the present time) |
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