Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

laid out / spread out the mat

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00Abu was excited and joyful when the yarrived at the beach. They quickly found a shady spot to rest. His parents laid out / spread out the mat. Abu changed into his swimming suit and jumped into the deep blue sea to swim. His father advised him not to swim too far. 0-
  

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0It's all good except possibly your title section. " My understanding of a "mat" is something which is stiffer than a blanket or a pad (and thinner than a pad) - such as a "place mat" for a table setting, or a gym mat which is not overly thick. They can often be rolled up but not usually crumpled up, or folded, as a blanket could be.

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0It's all good except possibly your title section. I'd say, "spread out the blanket." My understanding of a "mat" is something which is stiffer than a blanket or a pad (and thinner than a pad) - such as a "place mat" for a table setting, or a gym mat which is not overly thick. They can often be rolled up but not usually crumpled up, or folded, as a blanket could be. I don't recall seeing w