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New2grammar

#526670 Fri, 13 Jun 08 06:58 AM

Passerby: OMG, what happened?

Passerby2 : I saw the man crossing the street when that car came from nowhere and hit him. According to the driver, he was distracted by a phone call and his car swayed out of his lane and hit the poor guy.

Passerby: Has anyone called an ambulance?

Passerby2. I don't have a phone with me. I think someone has called. Should we moved him to the sidewalk?

Passerby: I don't know. I wish I could help but I'm afraid of blood.

Are there any mistakes?

Thanks in advance.

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CalifJim

#526693 Fri, 13 Jun 08 08:08 AM

Should we moved him to the sidewalk?

New2grammar
Are there any mistakes?

Only as shown above. (And no one would actually spell out O M G! - It would be said, Oh my God!)

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New2grammar

#526699 Fri, 13 Jun 08 08:14 AM

You're right about OMG. Thanks, CJ.

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optilang

#526717 Fri, 13 Jun 08 09:23 AM

According to the driver, he was distracted by a phone call and his car swayed out of his lane and hit the poor guy.

I would change swayed out to swerved out.

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New2grammar

#526724 Fri, 13 Jun 08 09:28 AM

Optilang, do you mind explaining the difference?

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optilang

#526727 Fri, 13 Jun 08 09:35 AM

I always associate 'to swerve' with a vehicle.

To sway, in my mind, conjures up the idea of motion back and forth (tree branches swaying in the wind) - although I know it is possible to sway to one side. I just wouldn't use it when talking about a vehicle.

Just my feeling.