| Idx | 1868 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | nearby |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Their house is nearby the new airport. |
| Correct Sentence | Their house is near the new airport. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Their house is [[nearby]] the new airport. |
| Cloze Sentence | Their house is [[near]] the new airport. |
| Cloze Answer | near |
| Choices | near | nearby |
| Explanation | Nearby is used as an adjective or adverb: 'We flew from a nearby airport.' 'There is an airport nearby.' When you need a preposition, use near: 'The hotel is near the sea.' |
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