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English translation: airs

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16:30 Nov 27, 2011

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English term or phrase: air, airing, airs

a computerized map of the freeways using information gathered by sensors embedded in the pavement ....... on a local cable channel during rush hours.
a)airing
b) to air
c)air
d) airs
please provide the reason
many thanks

Komeil Zamani Babgohari KudoZ activity Questions: 43 (2 open) (1 without valid answers) (2 closed without grading) Answers: 369 Iran
Local time: 05:35

English translation:airs

Explanation:
air is a verb here, meaning "is broadcast"

a computerized map (sing.) > airs

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Note added at 14 hrs (2011-11-28 06:47:37 GMT)
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"A computerized map.... to air on a local channel ....." is not correct because it is not a complete sentence with a conjugated verb.

In these kinds of questions, try removing the additional information and simplify to just subject, verb, object (if any). Then compare with something simple (an old man ..... on a chair) You will see that the verb has to be sits, not to sit.

If there was some information before "a computerized map", it is possible that the correct answer might change (e.g. He did not want a computerized map ... to air....).

I hope I am not complicating things. Context is everything.

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Melanie Nassar
Palestine
Local time: 03:05

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airs

Melanie Nassar

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hwich one fits best

airs

Melanie Nassar
Palestine
Local time: 03:05
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Asker: Thank you very much. you are for sure right. I have a question any way. why "to air" is not correct here?

Asker: As Clear as Snow. Many Thanks for Your Great Explanations Dear Melanie

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Changes made by editors

Nov 28, 2011 - Changes made by M.A.B.:
Field (specific)	Other => General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Nov 28, 2011 - Changes made by NancyLynn:
Term asked	hwich one fits best => air, airing, airs
Nov 27, 2011 - Changes made by Komeil Zamani Babgohari:
Field (write-in)	. => from homework/test assignment.

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