Which sentence makes more sense?a)Weranto the car to keep dry when it ...
We ran to the car to keep dry when it started to rain.
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Which sentence makes more sense?a)Weranto the car to keep dry when it ...
Explanation:
The correct sentence is "We ran to the car to keep dry when it began to rain." Here's why:
Subject-verb agreement:
- In sentence A, "Weranto" is not a grammatically correct construction. It should be "We ran to" to show that the subject (We) performed the action of running.
- In sentence B, "Wewere running" is the correct construction to show that the subject (We) was in the middle of performing the action of running.
Tense:
- In sentence A, "when it started to rain" is in the past tense. This implies that the rain has already stopped and the speaker is reflecting on a past event.
- In sentence B, "when it began to rain" is in the past tense, but it implies that the rain is still ongoing. This can be confusing for the listener/reader.
Clarity:
- Sentence A is clearer and more concise. It gets straight to the point without any unnecessary words or details.
- Sentence B adds unnecessary information (i.e. "running") that doesn't really add anything to the sentence. It also has an awkward construction ("to keep dry when it began to rain") that can be simplified.
In summary, while both sentences convey the same basic idea, sentence A is the better choice because it is grammatically correct, uses the right tense, and is more clear and concise.