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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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gave way

As the heavy downpour continued slamming the area, the ground amassed weight and soon, the roof of the coal mine [gave way/caved in] and trapped five miners.

1. Are there any mistakes?
2. Which choice is better? Is there any difference?
Thanks.
  

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New2grammar As the heavy downpour continued slamming the area, the ground amassed weight and soon, the roof of the coal mine [gave way/caved in] and trapped five miners. 1. Are there any mistakes?

— Optilang

  • New2grammar As the heavy downpour continued slamming the area, the ground amassed weight and soon, the roof of the coal mine [gave way/caved in] and trapped five miners.
  • 1.
  • Are there any mistakes?
  • 2.
  • Which choice is better?
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New2grammarAs the heavy downpour continued slamming the area, the ground amassed weight and soon, the roof of the coal mine [gave way/caved in] and trapped five miners.

1. Are there any mistakes?
2. Which choice is better? Is there any difference?
Thanks.

My observation:

To me 'caved in' sounds worse than 'gave way
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optilang the roof opened up
Optilang, could you please explain the meaning of open up here?
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New2grammar
optilang the roof opened up
Optilang, could you please explain the meaning of open up here?

Open up, a crack in the roof causing the roof to fall, BUT, it might not completely cave in. The roof could still be attached at the sides and not fall in, so it would dangerous, as though it might cave in at any
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Crystal clear, Optilang! Thanks.
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