Contextual errorQuestion 166 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: The (traveller) had enough to drink after a large cup of water, so his thirst (grew) and he went on his (way) in the (desert).

  1. traveller
  2. grew
  3. way
  4. desert
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Correct answer: grew

After a big drink, thirst becomes less. The correct word is "went away".

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