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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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