| Idx | 2552 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | strike |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | The whole workforce is threatening to go on a strike. |
| Correct Sentence | The whole workforce is threatening to go on strike. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | The whole workforce is threatening to go on [[a]] strike. |
| Cloze Sentence | The whole workforce is threatening to go on [[ ]] strike. |
| Cloze Answer | _ |
| Choices | a | _ |
| Explanation | go/be on strike (WITHOUT a ): 'Transport workers have gone on strike for better pay and shorter hours.' 'The miners are still on strike.' Note however: 'Some of the prisoners have gone on (a) hunger strike.' |
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