| Idx | 1468 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | injure |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | We must all stop injuring the environment. |
| Correct Sentence | We must all stop damaging the environment. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | We must all stop [[injuring]] the environment. |
| Cloze Sentence | We must all stop [[damaging]] the environment. |
| Cloze Answer | damaging |
| Choices | injuring | damaging |
| Explanation | Injure is used only in connection with people and animals: 'Latest reports from the site of the crash indicate that three people are dead and twelve are seriously injured.' For objects, plants and machines, use damage: 'Some of the equipment had been badly damaged.' |
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