ran for shelter

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Can I say,(a) It started to rain. They ran quickly for shelter. The road was smooth, so John accidentally fell down and hurt his ankle. Peter held him to walk. Later, they felt tired to walk. Luckily, they saw two scouts. They asked for help from the scouts.(b) It started to rain. They ran quickly so that they could go home as fast as they could.

Old Man Gordon · Accepted Answer

Why would John fall on a 'smooth' road?

Do you think 'accidentally' is necessary? Isn't that implied in the word 'fell'?

Sorayapearl · Answer

(a) It started to rain. They ran quickly to look for shelter. The road was smooth, so John accidentally fell and hurt his ankle. Peter helped him to walk. Later, they felt tired. Luckily, they saw two scouts. They asked them for help .

I thik:
(b) It started to rain. They ran quickly so that they could go home as fast as they can.

I have no rule conserning the 2nd exp but I feel that it will be better if it is said like this, ok

if you have another opinion I will be greatful to hear it.

Vincent Teo · Answer

Thanks your all helps!! The road was smooth = That mean the road is slippery, so John fell.

Can I say,

The road was smooth.

Avangi · Answer

Vincent TeoCan I say,

The road was smooth.

Not if you mean the road was slippery.

Vincent Teo · Answer

Thanks. So, I have to say,

The road was slippery. (Not the road is smooth)

Avangi · Answer

Yes, or something that means the same, such as "icy," or "slick."

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