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Occur Place Concert O'clock Tuesday Connection Unplanned Events

Idx 1947
Keyword occur
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence The concert will occur at eight o'clock next Tuesday.
Correct Sentence The concert will take place at eight o'clock next Tuesday.
Cloze Error Sentence The concert will [[occur]] at eight o'clock next Tuesday.
Cloze Sentence The concert will [[take place]] at eight o'clock next Tuesday.
Cloze Answer take place
Choices take place | occur
Explanation

Occur is usually used in connection with unplanned events: 'Many of the serious accidents that occur are caused by human error.' 'Tornadoes occur when a warm weather front meets a body of very cold air.'

For planned events, use take place: 'The wedding will take place at St Andrew's church.'

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