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Sofa Removed Scattered Floor Pillow Cushions Bag Like Object

Idx 2121
Keyword pillow
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence The pillows had been removed from the sofa and scattered on the floor.
Correct Sentence The cushions had been removed from the sofa and scattered on the floor.
Cloze Error Sentence The [[pillows]] had been removed from the sofa and scattered on the floor.
Cloze Sentence The [[cushions]] had been removed from the sofa and scattered on the floor.
Cloze Answer cushions
Choices cushions | pillows
Explanation

pillow = a bag-like object filled with soft material that you rest your head on when you are in bed: 'No sooner had his head touched the pillow than he was sound asleep.'

cushion = a bag-like object filled with soft material that you put on a chair, sofa etc to make it more comfortable: 'Would you like a cushion for your back?'

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