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The wind was so strong that it knocked down trees and power lines.

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Narrator

The wind was so strong that it knocked down trees and power lines.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Describing a Storm

The storm was so fierce; the wind knocked down trees and power lines.

Reporting News

High winds caused significant damage, knocking down trees and power lines across the region.

Sharing an Anecdote

I remember that day – the wind was so powerful it uprooted trees and brought down power lines.

Expressing Concern

The wind is incredibly strong; I'm worried it might knock down trees and power lines.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The intensity of the wind resulted in the uprooting of trees and the damage of power lines.

Casual

Wow, the wind was crazy! It took down trees and power lines.

Simpler English

The strong wind blew down trees and wires.

Phrases to learn

knock down

To cause something to fall to the ground.

so strong that

To emphasize the intensity of something and its consequences.