| Idx | 0635 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | close |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | They closed the man in a room until the police came. |
| Correct Sentence | They locked the man in a room until the police came. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | They [[closed]] the man in a room until the police came. |
| Cloze Sentence | They [[locked]] the man in a room until the police came. |
| Cloze Answer | locked |
| Choices | locked | closed |
| Explanation | lock/shut sb in a room, house, etc (NOT close ): 'He was picked up by the police and locked in a cell for the night.' Compare: 'She closed the door and then locked it so he couldn't escape.' |
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