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Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
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Tied / roped

Which one is correct?

The robbers tied / roped up Mr and Mr Wong.
  

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Hi, Which one is correct? The robbers tied / roped up Mr and Mrs Wong. 'Roped' is OK if they actually used rope, but 'tied' is much, much more common.

— Clive

  • Hi, Which one is correct?
  • The robbers tied / roped up Mr and Mrs Wong.
  • 'Roped' is OK if they actually used rope, but 'tied' is much, much more common.
  • Clive'
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Hi,

Which one is correct?

The robbers tied / roped up Mr and Mrs Wong.


'Roped' is OK if they actually used rope, but 'tied' is much, much more common.


Clive'
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