| Idx | 0392 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | be |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Meanwhile, Sarah was beginning to be upset. |
| Correct Sentence | Meanwhile, Sarah was beginning to get upset. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Meanwhile, Sarah was beginning to [[be]] upset. |
| Cloze Sentence | Meanwhile, Sarah was beginning to [[get]] upset. |
| Cloze Answer | get |
| Choices | be | get |
| Explanation | When talking about a change in state, use get/become/grow + adjective (NOT be ): 'I've put a couple of apples in your bag in case you get hungry.' 'The children were growing impatient.' |
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