0
Ryansamturner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Sentence Review.

Hi,

Which sentences make more sense.

a) Tilting back my chair, I rested my head against the kitchen wall, and with my eyes closed, I took occasional sips of wine.
Or
b) Tilting my chair back, I rested my head against the kitchen wall, and with my eyes closed, I took occasional sips of wine.

Also.

a) I threw those pieces into the air above my head and tiny bits of paper fell down on me like a snowfall.
Or
b) I threw those pieces up into the air above my head and tiny bits of paper fell down on me like a snowfall.

Thanks
Ryan
  

Top answer

Hi Ryan. In the first group, ( a) and ( b) are identical. In the second group, the only difference is the verb - throw, and throw up.

— AlpheccaStars

  • Hi Ryan.
  • In the first group, ( a) and ( b) are identical.
  • In the second group, the only difference is the verb - throw, and throw up.
  • Both are equally valid.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
Hi Ryan.

In the first group, ( a) and ( b) are identical.

In the second group, the only difference is the verb - throw, and throw up.
Both are equally valid.
0
0
Thanks.
With the first one I just wasn't sure which on of 'Tilting my chair back' or 'Tilting back my chair' sounded better?
0
0
As we say: it's six of one, half a dozen of the other.
0

Related Questions