Contextual errorQuestion 146 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: The guard was (alert) all night, so the (thief) could (enter) the (store).

  1. alert
  2. thief
  3. enter
  4. store
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Correct answer: alert

If the guard were alert, the thief could not enter.

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Questions last reviewed: 21 October 2026