Northwind Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Jane does fall so easily but she gets up just as quickly.
I don't understand the difference betwee fall and fall down.
What's the difference between the following sentences?
#1. Jane does fall so easily but she gets up just as quickly.
#2. Jane does fall down so easily but she gets up just as quickly.
#3. Mike fell from the roof.
#4. Mike fell down from the roof.
I can't find any difference.
What's the difference between the following sentences?
#1. Jane does fall so easily but she gets up just as quickly.
#2. Jane does fall down so easily but she gets up just as quickly.
#3. Mike fell from the roof.
#4. Mike fell down from the roof.
I can't find any difference.
Top answer
Right-- no real difference here. The adverb adds a graphic dimension. Keep in mind, though, that there are situations where the adverb-- or preposition-- can be important: He fell over (not down) the crate.
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Right-- no real difference here. The adverb adds a graphic dimension.
Keep in mind, though, that there are situations where the adverb-- or preposition-- can be important:
He fell over (not down) the crate.
He fell down the hill.
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Right-- no real difference here. The adverb adds a graphic dimension.
Keep in mind, though, that there are situations where the adverb-- or preposition-- can be important:
He fell over (not down) the crate.
He fell down the hill.
.
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