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Bassa Posted 15 years ago
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Whis centence is correct in American English?

Whis centence is correct in American English?

1)

a)"The bus broke down" means the bus broke something down, right?

b)"The bus is broken down" means the bus has been damaged, right?

2)

a)We are one step ahead of them.

b)If it is not correct what is the correct form?

3)

a)We don't have that much of clothes.

b)We don't have that much clothes.

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Hi, Whis centence is correct in American English? 1) a)"The bus broke down" means the bus broke something down, right? If this is the complete sentence, it means the bus ceased to work, usually because of an engine problem.

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  • Hi, Whis centence is correct in American English?
  • 1) a)"The bus broke down" means the bus broke something down, right?
  • If this is the complete sentence, it means the bus ceased to work, usually because of an engine problem.
  • b)"The bus is broken down" means the bus has been damaged, right?
  • No.
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Hi,
Whis centence is correct in American English?

1)

a)"The bus broke down" means the bus broke something down, right? If this is the complete sentence, it means the bus ceased to work, usually because of an engine problem.

b)"The bus is broken down" means the bus has been damaged, r
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Can you explain number 1 more?
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Hi,

'Break down' is an idiom that is used to mean that an engine, particularly in a vehicle, stops working unexpectedly.
Here is an example of the idiom.
My car broke down yesterday when I was halfway to work.
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