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tommy1996

mistake

Plz help me identify the mistake in the sentence A large number of people were killed although homes and highways collapsed. Thanks

3 Apr 2016

georginasantanna

Hi!

I think the mistake is in "altough" because it makes a contrast where there isn �t one.

I would say something like this: A large number of people were killed as homes and highays collapsed.

But I think there may be other possibilites, so let us hope that another colleague may help you.

Georgina

3 Apr 2016

yellowrhythmorchestra

i think: A large number of people were killed because houses and highways collapsed.

because but although

houses but homes

3 Apr 2016

Matthew@ELSP

Also, the very simple: A large number of people were killed and homes and highways collapsed.

3 Apr 2016

alien boy

I like Georgina�s response. The explanation is clear & simple.

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Cheers,

AB�

3 Apr 2016

ldeloresmoore

Yeah, I �m with Georgina, too.

You are wanting to show that the deaths are the result of the collapse. -- So the language of cause and effect is needed --

"as a result", "because", "so", "With", "Consequently"

Many people died as the result of homes and highways collapsing.

Many people died because homes and highways collapsed.

Homes and highways collapsed so many people died.

With the collapse of highways and homes, many people died.

Homes and highways collapsed. Consequently, many people died.

3 Apr 2016