Are the sentences correct?
I'd like to know if the sentences below are 100% correct and sound natural.
1a. A kangaroo moves by hopping.
1b. Kangaroos move by bouncing.
1c. The kangaroos move by leaping.
2a. Our headmaster lost control of his car and hit a tree, leaving a big ________ in his car door.
2b.Our headmaster's car skidded and hit a tree, which left a big ________ in his car door.
3. Pull on the left rein to turn left while riding a horse.
4. While riding a horse, don't pull the wrong rein if you want to change your direction.
Thank you in advance!
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Answers · 7
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1) All are fine, although I would say they jump but it's just a preference thing.
2) a is better as b could suggest the car acted alone. Try 'dent in his car door'.
3) I would say 'whilst' not 'while' but I am probably old fashioned and 'while' is perfectly acceptable.
4) Is messy, and not natural. How about: Make sure you pull the correct rein if you want to change direction.
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Perfectly correct and natural! :)
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Hi Michael, thank you for your comment!
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3) to me, sounds like you are challenging me to pull on the reins whilst riding a horse.
Better to make the subject, riding a horse, eg
‘Wilst riding a horse, pull on the left rein in order to turn left’
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