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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

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If he opened the door, out would spring a tiger, which would tear him to pieces.

If he opened the door, out would a tiger spring , which would tear him to pieces.

Can anyone please tell me which sentence is correct? Thank you.
  

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If he opened the door, out would spring a tiger that would tear him to pieces.

— Mister Micawber

  • If he opened the door, out would spring a tiger that would tear him to pieces.
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If he opened the door, out would spring a tiger that would tear him to pieces.
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AnonymousIf he opened the door, out would spring a tiger, which would tear him to pieces.

If he opened the door, out would a tiger spring , which would tear him to pieces.

The first sentence is correct and possible only if one tiger sprang out each time he opened the door. It is illogical in that a person can be torn to pieces only on
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