| Idx | 1867 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | near |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I ran to the telephone box which was near to call an ambulance. |
| Correct Sentence | I ran to the telephone box nearby to call an ambulance. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I ran to the telephone box [[which was near]] to call an ambulance. |
| Cloze Sentence | I ran to the telephone box [[nearby]] to call an ambulance. |
| Cloze Answer | nearby |
| Choices | nearby | which was near |
| Explanation | To say that something is only a short distance from a place, use nearby: 'I stopped at one of the nearby cottages and asked the way.' 'It's very convenient having a supermarket nearby.' |
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