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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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There were many exciting devices in the amusement park

There were many exciting devices in the amusement park.

Hi,

Is 'devices" the right word in the above? If not, do either attractions or rides do? Thanks.
  

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exciting rides is better, it sounds more native

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exciting rides is better, it sounds more native
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There were many excitements in the amusement park.
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Hi,

No. You can't call a ride 'an excitement'.

Clive
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Thanks, Clive, for the reply.

Then, what about a great/wonderful ride?
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Yes, besides "rides", sometimes, "attraction(s)" is also used when a new ride is launched.

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CliveHi,

No. You can't call a ride 'an excitement'.

Clive
An amusement park contains a number of rides and attractions which allegedly excite most of the visitors.

I am deeply sympathetic towards Clive since apparently he cannot call a ride an excitement.

Please let me paraphrase it.

There were
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Anonymous
CliveHi, No. You can't call a ride 'an excitement'. Clive
Please let me paraphrase it.

There were many rides and attractions for those seeking excitement in the amusement park.
Anon,

I agree with Clive. The original question was about rides. "New rides, new attractions and new excitements...
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