| Idx | 1436 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | increase |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | In Hong Kong the standard of living has increased sharply. |
| Correct Sentence | In Hong Kong the standard of living has risen sharply. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | In Hong Kong the standard of living has [[increased]] sharply. |
| Cloze Sentence | In Hong Kong the standard of living has [[risen]] sharply. |
| Cloze Answer | risen |
| Choices | increased | risen |
| Explanation | When you are talking about the level or standard of something, use raise/rise (NOT increase ): 'The standard of living continues to rise.' |
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