| Idx | 2682 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | throw |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He picked up a small stone and threw it to Sally's window. |
| Correct Sentence | He picked up a small stone and threw it at Sally's window. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He picked up a small stone and threw it [[to]] Sally's window. |
| Cloze Sentence | He picked up a small stone and threw it [[at]] Sally's window. |
| Cloze Answer | at |
| Choices | to | at |
| Explanation | You throw an object at the person or thing you want to hit (NOT to ): 'One day Dr Roseberry lost his temper and threw a book at me.' |
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