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BW2/3 Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

dunked

John dunked the ball in Smith's face.

Is the above sentence correct?

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No, dunk is not an appropriate verb. You can't dunk anything in someone's face. Dunk means to dip or submerge in liquid.

— Nona the brit

  • No, dunk is not an appropriate verb.
  • You can't dunk anything in someone's face.
  • Dunk means to dip or submerge in liquid.
  • The only other time it gets used is 'slam-dunk' in basketball (I don't know why dunk here) which is a way of slamming the ball through the hoop.
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No, dunk is not an appropriate verb. You can't dunk anything in someone's face.

Dunk means to dip or submerge in liquid. The only other time it gets used is 'slam-dunk' in basketball (I don't know why dunk here) which is a way of slamming the ball through the hoop.
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John slammed the ball through the rim while Smith with his sad-looking face was watching it right beneth the basket.

Nona, is the above sentence ok?

Thank you

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