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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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long lines had

It was only 6 in the morning and long lines had ____ outside the electronic store. Everyone wanted to get their hands on the new iPhone.

What's the suitable verb?
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New2grammar It was only 6 in the morning and long lines had __ outside the electronic store. Everyone wanted to get their hands on the new iPhone. What's the suitable verb?

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  • New2grammar It was only 6 in the morning and long lines had __ outside the electronic store.
  • Everyone wanted to get their hands on the new iPhone.
  • What's the suitable verb?
  • Thanks formed.
  • It was only 6 in the morning and long queues had formed outside the .....................
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New2grammarIt was only 6 in the morning and long lines had __ outside the electronic store. Everyone wanted to get their hands on the new iPhone.

What's the suitable verb?
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formed.

It was only 6 in the morning and long queues had formed outside the .....................
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How about assembled? Any other suggestions?
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New2grammarHow about assembled? Any other suggestions?

I don't feel assembled to be appropriate here. People assemble, but lines or queues don't.

Long queues formed

There were long queues

If you use 'lines' I would say lines of people.

There were long lines of people.

Queues formed - seems the best choice t
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