Crept gently / moved quietly

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Vincent Teo

#575905 Mon, 13 Oct 08 12:29 PM

Which is the best answer?

The caterpillar __ on the leaf.

a crept gently
b walked slowly
c moved quietly
d crawled softly

I choose c. What do you think?

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Mister Micawber

#575908 Mon, 13 Oct 08 12:32 PM

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C is not the best choice, Vincent, because it is too general. Worms, snakes and caterpillars (legless creatures) usually 'crawl'.
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Vincent Teo

#575912 Mon, 13 Oct 08 12:36 PM

That means answer is D.

Vincent Teo

Mister Micawber

#575916 Mon, 13 Oct 08 12:43 PM

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That's very perspicacious of you, Vincent.
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Mister Micawber

Vincent Teo

#575920 Mon, 13 Oct 08 12:49 PM

Thanks. But, I would I like to know more about the verb "move"

It's quite difficult for me to differentiate between "move" and "crawl", can you esplain to me?

Thanks a lot!!

Vincent Teo

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Mister Micawber

#575922 Mon, 13 Oct 08 12:55 PM

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Moving is very general, Vincent. These are just some of the few kinds of moving: crawling, hopping, brachiating, slithering, running, swimming, flying, springing, limping, jogging, etc.-- and these are just verbs of moving from one place to another! There is also nodding (moving one's head), waving (moving one's hand), etc.
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Mister Micawber

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