| Idx | 2407 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | see |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He sat there all morning seeing the planes taking off. |
| Correct Sentence | He sat there all morning watching the planes taking off. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He sat there all morning [[seeing]] the planes taking off. |
| Cloze Sentence | He sat there all morning [[watching]] the planes taking off. |
| Cloze Answer | watching |
| Choices | watching | seeing |
| Explanation | see = notice something with your eyes, especially without concentrating or paying attention: 'Did you see anyone go out?' 'Turn the light on if you can't see.' watch = look at someone or something and pay careful attention, especially for a long time: 'She watched the man with interest as he made his way through the crowd.' 'After dinner we usually sit down and watch the news.' |
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