Would you say: He traversed the field!.
Or: He traversed across the field!.
Traverse means to go across, i think, so would it be weird saying traverse across the field, or is that the correct way to say it!?Www@QuestionHome@Com
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Position:Home>Books & Authors> How can i word this sentence?Question: How can i word this sentence!? Would you say: He traversed the field!.
Or: He traversed across the field!. Traverse means to go across, i think, so would it be weird saying traverse across the field, or is that the correct way to say it!?Www@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It would be "He traversed the field!." You're correct about the concept of "across" being included in the word "traverse!."Www@QuestionHome@Com It's just traverse!. To add " across ' is redundant!. But a better way would be to say " he walked across the field " Bad writing is always about using words many may not know, while good writing uses the simplest, most direct expression possible!. Like Hemmingway put it in one of his stories: " He went to the river!. The river was there!. "Www@QuestionHome@Com Since you're using "traverse" as a "verb" the first sentence is correct!. If you need more understanding of this word, click on this link http://www!.answers!.com/topic/traverseWww@QuestionHome@Com I think He traversed across the field is better!. Or you could just use walked, trecked, or something like that!.Www@QuestionHome@Com He traversed the field!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |