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Magic-dragon Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
The train was already in motion and was off in a few minutes.
I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.
Are the following 2 sentences correct? If so, what's the difference?
A: The train was already in motion and was off in a few minutes.
B: The train was already moving and started off in a few minutes.
Are the following 2 sentences correct? If so, what's the difference?
A: The train was already in motion and was off in a few minutes.
B: The train was already moving and started off in a few minutes.
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It cannot start after it is moving in either sentence. A , however, is possible, since 'off' can mean 'gone'.
- It cannot start after it is moving in either sentence.
- A , however, is possible, since 'off' can mean 'gone'.
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It cannot start after it is moving in either sentence. A, however, is possible, since 'off' can mean 'gone'.
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--Then, how about "The train was already moving and disappeared / was gone in a few minutes?" Is it the same as A?
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Yes, it can be, but not necessarily. As I said, 'off' can mean 'gone'-- or it may mean just 'well on it way but still visible'
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