Contextual errorQuestion 160 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: The match was (cancelled) because the weather was (clear), the pitch was (dry) and the crowd was (ready).

  1. cancelled
  2. clear
  3. dry
  4. ready
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Correct answer: cancelled

Clear weather and a dry pitch allow a match, so they are not a reason to cancel it. The correct word is "played".

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Questions last reviewed: 21 October 2026