| Idx | 2366 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | sale |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I bought both pairs of shoes on a sale. |
| Correct Sentence | I bought both pairs of shoes in a sale. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I bought both pairs of shoes [[on]] a sale. |
| Cloze Sentence | I bought both pairs of shoes [[in]] a sale. |
| Cloze Answer | in |
| Choices | on | in |
| Explanation | You buy something in a sale (NOT on ): 'I got the shoes half-price in a sale.' Compare: 'Shiseido moisturizing cream is on sale in most department stores, priced £4.99.' |
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