Living abraod can be great?

[Bhikkhu1991a]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #871 "Culture Shock (1)", question 2

Living ......... can a wonderful experience, but it can be difficult because you may have to adapt to a culture that is very different from your own.

(a) kitty-cornered
(b) crosswise
(c) abroad
(d) overboard

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #871 "Culture Shock (1)", answer 2

Living abroad can a wonderful experience, but it can be difficult because you may have to adapt to a culture that is very different from your own.

Correct answer: (c) abroad

Your answer was: correct
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Hello,

What do the words "can" and "be" mean, especially when they are used together, in the test sentence? However, it seems that "be" is left out in the first part of the sentence.

Thank you.

Best wishes,
Bhikkhu1991a.

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I think the word "be" in missing from the sentence.
It should be "Living abroad can be a wonderful experience"
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