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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

burst/stormed

Two gunmen [burst/stormed] into a meeting at V convention centre and opened fire, killing 5 people and wounding 3 before being shot and killed by police.

Is there any difference between the two choices in this context?

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Hi, They both can be used in the sentence. The word storm might convey an additional emotion such as anger.

  • Hi, They both can be used in the sentence.
  • The word storm might convey an additional emotion such as anger.
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Hi,
They both can be used in the sentence. The word storm might convey an additional emotion such as anger.
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In this particular example, of course, the shooting of eight people also serves to suggest the presence of anger. Emotion: wink In general, it's

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