Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
The accident happened near the corner of Main Street and Elm Road.
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The accident happened near the corner of Main Street and Elm Road.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Information
The accident occurred near the intersection of Main Street and Elm Road.
Describing a Scene
The scene of the accident was near the corner of Main Street and Elm Road; debris was scattered across the street.
Asking for Clarification
Where exactly did the accident happen? Was it near the corner of Main Street and Elm Road?
Reporting News
A traffic accident has been reported near the corner of Main Street and Elm Road.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The accident took place in the vicinity of the intersection of Main Street and Elm Road.
Casual
The accident was near the corner of Main and Elm.
Simpler English
The accident happened by Main and Elm Streets.
Phrases to learn
near the corner
In close proximity to the point where two streets meet.
Main Street and Elm Road
The names of two intersecting streets.