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Party Saturday Small John's House Celebrating Celebrate Have/Hold/Throw

Idx 2078
Keyword party
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Next Saturday we're celebrating a small party at John's house.
Correct Sentence Next Saturday we're having a small party at John's house.
Cloze Error Sentence Next Saturday we're [[celebrating]] a small party at John's house.
Cloze Sentence Next Saturday we're [[having]] a small party at John's house.
Cloze Answer having
Choices having | celebrating
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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