| Idx | 2079 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | party |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The party was being made at a friend's house. |
| Correct Sentence | The party was being held at a friend's house. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The party was being [[made]] at a friend's house. |
| Cloze Sentence | The party was being [[held]] at a friend's house. |
| Cloze Answer | held |
| Choices | made | held |
| Explanation | have/hold/throw a party (NOT make/celebrate ): 'Let's have a party and invite all our friends.' celebrate Christmas, the New Year, someone's birthday, retirement, promotion, etc: 'Next month we're having a party to celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary.' A party is held somewhere (NOT made/celebrated ): 'Where is the garden party being held?' See Language Panel at DO |
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