| Idx | 2404 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | search |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I decided to search for another hotel further down the road. |
| Correct Sentence | I decided to look for another hotel further down the road. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I decided to [[search]] for another hotel further down the road. |
| Cloze Sentence | I decided to [[look]] for another hotel further down the road. |
| Cloze Answer | look |
| Choices | look | search |
| Explanation | Use search for (and seek ) only when someone or something is very difficult to find: 'Investigators are still searching for clues as to the cause of the crash.' Otherwise, use look for: 'I'll stay here with the bags while you go and look for a taxi.' 'If you're looking for some new shoes, you should try Clinkard's.' |
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