Poll: Bombs

Bombs

Bombs fell on the capital.
Bombs were dropped on the capital.

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This Poll:

  • Votes: 486
  • Comments: 3
  • Added: June 2004

Comments:

gardemarine

Bombs aren't rain drops, they don't fall by themselves, they are dropped by someone/something. So, "bombs were dropped" is correct.

Dalriata

Either is correct. If bombs were dropped, they fell.

Dan

Both are correct; the first, however, is more poetic.

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