Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident

The accident happened during rush hour, which made it worse.

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Sentence

Narrator

The accident happened during rush hour, which made it worse.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

News Reporting

The accident occurred during rush hour, exacerbating the situation.

Casual Conversation

It was a bad accident, even worse because it happened during rush hour.

Explaining a Delay

I was late because there was an accident during rush hour, which really slowed things down.

Formal Report

The incident transpired during peak traffic congestion, resulting in a more severe outcome.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The accident, occurring during rush hour, resulted in a more serious incident.

Casual

The accident happened at rush hour, making things a total mess.

Simpler English

The accident was worse because it happened when lots of people were traveling.

Phrases to learn

rush hour

The period of time during the day when traffic is heaviest.

made it worse

Aggravated or intensified a negative situation.