| Idx | 2739 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | tremble |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | It was so cold that I couldn't stop trembling. |
| Correct Sentence | It was so cold that I couldn't stop shivering. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | It was so cold that I couldn't stop [[trembling]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | It was so cold that I couldn't stop [[shivering]]. |
| Cloze Answer | shivering |
| Choices | trembling | shivering |
| Explanation | You tremble when you are afraid, nervous, upset or excited: 'As she opened the envelope, her hands started trembling and she started to cry.' 'She trembled with excitement just at the thought of seeing him again.' When you are cold, you shiver: 'I stoodat the bus stop shivering and wishing that I'd worn my coat.' |
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