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Nina_Nia Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Which sentence sounds more natural?
Hello,
Which of these sentences sound more natural in American English?
She sent for a taxi.
She called for a taxi.
She summoned a taxi.
She ordered a taxi.
Thanks
Which of these sentences sound more natural in American English?
She sent for a taxi.
She called for a taxi.
She summoned a taxi.
She ordered a taxi.
Thanks
Top answer
She hailed a taxi.
- She hailed a taxi.
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She hailed a taxi is a great answer provided that "she" is outside where taxis are free to pick up passengers.
If "she" is inside (of her home, for example) and using the phone or the net to order a taxi, I'd say "She ordered a taxi."
"She called for a taxi" would also work. Sending for and summoning a taxi are not really American English.
If "she" is inside (of her home, for example) and using the phone or the net to order a taxi, I'd say "She ordered a taxi."
"She called for a taxi" would also work. Sending for and summoning a taxi are not really American English.
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As JP has pointed out, another appropriate option would be:
She hired a taxi.
She hired a taxi.
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