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John Aki Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Grammar help please?

Hi there,

Can someone tell me are these two words comparable on these sentences, please?


Car slid/slipped on the iced road.

I slid/slipped on the ice.

I took a slide/slip in the bathroom.


Many thanks.

  

Top answer

John Aki The car slid/slipped on the icy road. "slid" is more likely here. John Aki I slid/slipped on the ice.

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  • John Aki The car slid/slipped on the icy road.
  • "slid" is more likely here.
  • John Aki I slid/slipped on the ice.
  • Both are possible.
  • Where there is a difference, "slipped" tends to suggest a shorter movement.
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John AkiThe car slid/slipped on the icy road.

"slid" is more likely here.

John AkiI slid/slipped on the ice.

Both are possible. Where there is a difference, "slipped" tends to suggest a shorter movement. If you fell over, then "sl

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