I here vs. I hear

[Baubau]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #512 "English Slang Idioms (254)", question 1

"I hear that you are in the ......... for a new car. My friend has a Honda Accord that he is selling for really cheap, if you are interested. It works fine he is selling it because he is going to work overseas for a couple of years," Matt told Brendan.

(a) inquisition
(b) shopping
(c) research
(d) market

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #512 "English Slang Idioms (254)", answer 1

"I hear that you are in the market for a new car. My friend has a Honda Accord that he is selling for really cheap, if you are interested. It works fine he is selling it because he is going to work overseas for a couple of years," Matt told Brendan.

Correct answer: (d) market

Your answer was: incorrect
"I hear that you are in the research for a new car. My friend has a Honda Accord that he is selling for really cheap, if you are interested. It works fine he is selling it because he is going to work overseas for a couple of years," Matt told Brendan.
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I here - probably a typo

[Alan]

Thanks for that.

Alan
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