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Power Illness Left Energy Strength Person's Refers Social

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Keyword power
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence The illness has left her with no power.
Correct Sentence The illness has left her with no energy.
Cloze Error Sentence The illness has left her with no [[power]].
Cloze Sentence The illness has left her with no [[energy]].
Cloze Answer energy
Choices energy | power
Explanation

A person's power refers to their social, economic or political influence: 'The royal family has very little power these days.' 'The major investors have the power to make or break a company.'

When talking about someone's physical condition, use energy or strength (NOT power ): 'I don't have the time or energy to go out in the evenings.' 'Her doctor has told her to take things easy until she gets her strength back.'

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