Idx | 2513 |
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Keyword | speed |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | The world's population has increased at a very rapid speed. |
Correct Sentence | The world's population has increased very rapidly. |
Cloze Error Sentence | The world's population has increased [[at a very rapid speed]]. |
Cloze Sentence | The world's population has increased [[very rapidly]]. |
Cloze Answer | very rapidly |
Choices | at a very rapid speed | very rapidly |
Explanation | Phases with speed are usually used in connection with vehicles and machines: 'At the time of the crash, the train was travelling at full speed.' 'These cars are capable of very high speeds.' |
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