| Idx | 2367 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | salute |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | A group of officials were at the airport to salute the visitors. |
| Correct Sentence | A group of officials were at the airport to welcome the visitors. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | A group of officials were at the airport to [[salute]] the visitors. |
| Cloze Sentence | A group of officials were at the airport to [[welcome]] the visitors. |
| Cloze Answer | welcome |
| Choices | salute | welcome |
| Explanation | salute = (of members of the armed forces) = make a formal sign of respect, especially by raising the right arm: 'Always salute a superior officer.' welcome = meet someone when they arrive and show that you are pleased that they have come: 'The visitors were welcomed at reception and shown where to go.' |
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