Many Europeans (explored/expanded) the continent of Africa in 19th century.what shall I choise?
my teacher said i should chiose"explored" but I think I should chiose "expanded".what shall i chiose?
choose. You should choose "explored".
"They explored the continent of Africa..."
They went to Africa and had a look. Made maps.
"They expanded the knowledge about the continent of Africa in the 19th century."
They told other people about Africa. Expanded their knowledge.
15 mei 2010
0
1
0
If you use "expanded the continent of Africa", then that means you have made Africa physically larger. Or inflated. A feat of engineering!
So be sure about what you're expanding - Domasla's suggestion of "expanded the knowledge" makes perfect sense.
15 mei 2010
0
0
Heb je je antwoorden nog steeds niet gevonden?
Schrijf je vragen op en laat de moedertaalsprekers je helpen!