Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Jumped to save
Can I say,
He jumped to save the girl who was drowning in the river.
He jumped to save the girl who was drowning in the river.
Top answer
It's correct but ambiguous. Did he jump up? - Jump in the water?
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It's correct but ambiguous. Did he jump up? - Jump in the water? Jump in his boat?
Also, we sometimes use "jumped" figuratively. "He jumped at the chance to be a big hero."
Also, we sometimes use "jumped" figuratively. "He jumped at the chance to be a big hero."
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