| Idx | 2143 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | police |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He was charged with shooting a police. |
| Correct Sentence | He was charged with shooting a police officer. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He was charged with shooting a [[police]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | He was charged with shooting a [[police officer]]. |
| Cloze Answer | police officer |
| Choices | police officer | police |
| Explanation | the police = the police force in general: 'If you get any more of these phone calls, you should contact the police.' policeman, policewoman, police officer = a member of the police force: 'There are two police officers outside waiting to see you.' |
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