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The bridge which collapsed was very old.

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Narrator

The bridge which collapsed was very old.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Reporting News

A very old bridge collapsed earlier today.

Describing an Accident

The accident involved a bridge that was very old and in poor condition.

Giving Explanation

The reason for the collapse was the bridge's age; it was very old.

Expressing Concern

I've been worried about that bridge; it was very old and looked unsafe.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The bridge, which had deteriorated due to age, experienced a structural failure.

Casual

That old bridge, it finally fell apart.

Simpler English

The old bridge broke down.

Phrases to learn

collapsed

To fall down or give way suddenly.

very old

Extremely aged or ancient.