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Liveinjapan Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

The bomb was exploded

1, The bomb was exploded.

2, The bomb landed near the building

Does #2 mean 'the bomb was not exploded'?

Thanks
LiJ
  

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When I hear these sentences, here's what I think they mean. The bomb was exploded. = Somebody caused an unexploded bomb to explode -- at a safe distance in a safe place -- so that it would no longer be dangerous.

— CalifJim

  • When I hear these sentences, here's what I think they mean.
  • The bomb was exploded.
  • = Somebody caused an unexploded bomb to explode -- at a safe distance in a safe place -- so that it would no longer be dangerous.
  • The bomb exploded.
  • = The bomb made a big bang and caused a lot of damage.
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When I hear these sentences, here's what I think they mean.

The bomb was exploded. = Somebody caused an unexploded bomb to explode -- at a safe distance in a safe place -- so that it would no longer be dangerous.

The bomb exploded. = The bomb made a big bang and caused a lot of damage. It 'went off'.

The bomb landed near the building. = The bomb exploded n
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Thanks, CJ. I understand how the passive form works here and added words like 'without exploding' make it clear. Emotion: smile
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