| Idx | 2071 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | part |
| Sub Entry Number | 4 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The annual celebration takes part in Valencia on 19th March. |
| Correct Sentence | The annual celebration takes place in Valencia on 19th March. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The annual celebration takes [[part]] in Valencia on 19th March. |
| Cloze Sentence | The annual celebration takes [[place]] in Valencia on 19th March. |
| Cloze Answer | place |
| Choices | place | part |
| Explanation | When you take part in an activity, you do it together with other people: 'Altogether there are seventy-three competitors taking part in the race.' 'She's been invited to take part in a TV quiz programme.' take place = (of a planned event) happen: 'The next meeting of the Nature Society will take place on Tuesday 3rd March.' |
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