| Idx | 1469 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | injure |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He shot dead 22 innocent people and injured 23 others. |
| Correct Sentence | He shot dead 22 innocent people and wounded 23 others. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He shot dead 22 innocent people and [[injured]] 23 others. |
| Cloze Sentence | He shot dead 22 innocent people and [[wounded]] 23 others. |
| Cloze Answer | wounded |
| Choices | wounded | injured |
| Explanation | wound = injure a person or animal by using a weapon such as a gun or knife: 'He is accused of wounding a fellow prisoner.' 'The sergeant had been seriously wounded and was losing blood.' |
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