| 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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