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Word Workaholic America Coined Invented Invent Coin Expression

Idx 1498
Keyword invent
Sub Entry Number 3
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence The word 'workaholic' was invented in America.
Correct Sentence The word 'workaholic' was coined in America.
Cloze Error Sentence The word 'workaholic' was [[invented]] in America.
Cloze Sentence The word 'workaholic' was [[coined]] in America.
Cloze Answer coined
Choices invented | coined
Explanation

coin a new word or expression: 'The term 'black hole' was coined in 1969 by the American scientist John Wheeler.'

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