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Idx 0273
Keyword appear
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Unfortunately, another problem has appeared.
Correct Sentence Unfortunately, another problem has occurred.
Cloze Error Sentence Unfortunately, another problem has [[appeared]].
Cloze Sentence Unfortunately, another problem has [[occurred]].
Cloze Answer occurred
Choices occurred | appeared
Explanation

appear = (1) become visible or (suddenly) be seen: 'Small red patches appeared all over the child's back.' 'A minute later the manager appeared and asked what was wrong.'(2) (of something new) become available or be seen for the first time: 'The first edition appeared in 1987.' 'The new model will not appear in the shops until the end of the year.' 'When did dinosaurs first appear?'

occur = (1) (of unplanned events) happen: 'The crash occurred just minutes after take-off.' 'These storms usually occur in the late afternoon.' (2) exist or be found (in a particular place): 'The Japanese 'f' sound does not occur in European languages.'

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