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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

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Sentence

Narrator

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

If it's raining, you might want to reconsider your walk.

Describing Habits

I usually go for a walk, but I stay inside if it's raining.

Asking About Others

Did you still go for a walk, even though it was raining?

Sharing Hypotheticals

I would have gone for a walk if it hadn't started raining.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I had intended to take a walk, however, inclement weather prevented me from doing so.

Casual

I was gonna go for a walk, but then it started pouring.

Simpler English

I wanted to walk, but the rain stopped me.

Phrases to learn

go for a walk

To take a stroll or walk outdoors.

it started raining

Precipitation began to fall.