Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident

I think the accident was caused by slippery roads.

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Sentence

Narrator

I think the accident was caused by slippery roads.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Be careful on slippery roads; accidents are easily caused by them.

Describing Habits

I always drive cautiously on slippery roads to avoid accidents.

Asking About Others

Did you think the slippery roads caused the accident?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If the roads hadn't been slippery, the accident might not have happened.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I believe the accident resulted from the hazardous road conditions.

Casual

I reckon the slick roads caused the accident.

Simpler English

The accident was likely due to the slippery roads.

Phrases to learn

caused by

Brought about; resulted from.

slippery roads

Roads that are wet or icy and therefore dangerous.