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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

correct english

Which is correct?
Robert took out his phone and waked arounf the car taking pictures of the damage.
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Robert took out his phone, walked around the car and took pictures of the damage.
  

Top answer

If you correct the typos in the first sentence, they're both okay. [ walked around ]

  • If you correct the typos in the first sentence, they're both okay.
  • [ walked around ]
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7 Answers
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If you correct the typos in the first sentence, they're both okay. [ walked around ]
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Robert took out his phone and walked around the car taking pictures of the damage.
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Robert took out his phone, walked around the car and took pictures of the damage.

Both are correct.

#1 makes it clearer that the actions of walking and talking were concurrent.

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Clive#1 makes it clearer that the actions of walking and talking were concurrent.
Talking? Do you mean taking pictures?
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khoffTalking? Do you mean taking pictures?
Dang! I hate when that happens to me. Fix one error and introduce another. Some days it's like trying to juggle chain saws.
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Yes, taking, not talking.
Careless me.
Thanks, Khoff.
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CliveYes, taking, not talking.Careless me.Thanks, Khoff.
If I had $10 for every typo I've made here, you'd be finding me on a private island.
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PhilipIf I had $10 for every typo I've made here, you'd be finding me on a private island.
What kind of rent are you charging for that little grass shack at the back of the property?

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