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Ann225 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Jolt, jerk

Hi,

If a train suddenly moves in a haphazard manner, should I use the word ‘jerk’ or ‘jolt’?

“The train jerked forward and I spilled my coffee.”

“The train jolted and I spilled my coffee.”

Thank you.

  

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They're both OK. I think I prefer 'jolted'.

— Rover_KE

  • They're both OK.
  • I think I prefer 'jolted'.
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They're both OK. I think I prefer 'jolted'.

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