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The dog ran. vs The dog ran fast.

Both phrases are fine/correct, but convey slightly different information. 'The dog ran.' is a simple statement indicating that the dog ran, while 'The dog ran fast.' provides additional detail about how the dog ran. The choice between the two phrases depends on the level of detail the speaker wishes to convey.
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The dog ran.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the dog ran.

This phrase is a simple statement indicating that the dog ran. It is a complete sentence that conveys the action of running by the dog.

Examples:

  • The dog ran across the field.
  • After seeing the squirrel, the dog ran towards it.
  • In the race, the dog ran the fastest.
  • Despite the rain, the dog ran outside.
  • When the door opened, the dog ran inside.
  • The dog ran after the cat. You cannot translate sentences because you did not add any language in your profile. Add a language. ara. ركض الكلب عقب القط. dan .
  • Episode 54: The Way The Dog Ran Away with Erin McGathy. Posted on February 12, 2015 by bn · Play. Podcast: Play in new window | Download. this photo is ...
  • Jan 10, 2015 ... I'm not a native english speaker. We have some dicussion about spoken english. A. (The dog ran out) / (of the office). B. (The dog ran) / (out of ...
  • If you tell your kids the dog ran away and you *don't* react in an appropriate way, then you've taught them that their pet is worthless and disposable. And people ...

Alternatives:

  • The dog was running.
  • The dog sprinted.
  • The dog dashed.
  • The dog hurried.
  • The dog jogged.

The dog ran fast.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the dog ran quickly.

This phrase provides additional detail about the speed at which the dog ran. It is a complete sentence that conveys the action of running quickly by the dog.

Examples:

  • To catch the ball, the dog ran fast.
  • In the competition, the dog ran fast to win.
  • When the cat appeared, the dog ran fast away.
  • The dog ran fast to keep up with its owner.
  • After the car, the dog ran fast down the street.
  • 4) The dog ran fast. 5) Her phone is blue. 6) Andrew is great at drawing. 7) Exploring the forest is loads of fun. 8) My dad is really tall. 9) The desert is hot and dry.
  • Past: The dog ran fast. Continuous/Progressive. Present: The dog is eating. Past: The dog was eating. Future: The dog will be eating. • Prepositional Phrases.
  • Who? = The dog. Did what? = ran. How? = fast. Where? = around the tree. When, = today. = The dog ran fast around the tree today.
  • The dog ran fast but the hare ran faster and eventually escaped into the forest. When the dog returned without his catch the angry hunter said, "You call yourself  ...

Alternatives:

  • The dog sprinted quickly.
  • The dog dashed swiftly.
  • The dog hurried at a fast pace.
  • The dog jogged rapidly.
  • The dog raced.

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