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Lcchang Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

The accident victim

The accident victim was taken to the emergency room.

The victim of the accident was taken to the emergency room.

Can we say " The accident's victim was taken to the emergency room."?

Please advise.

LC
  

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Hi, The accident victim was taken to the emergency room. The victim of the accident was taken to the emergency room. "?

— Clive

  • Hi, The accident victim was taken to the emergency room.
  • The victim of the accident was taken to the emergency room.
  • "?
  • All 3 are OK, but #3 would be less commonly said.
  • Unlike the first two, #3 puts the focus more on the accident and less on the victim.
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Hi,

The accident victim was taken to the emergency room.

The victim of the accident was taken to the emergency room.

Can we say " The accident's victim was taken to the emergency room."?

All 3 are OK, but #3 would be less commonly said. Unlike the first tw
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