Continuous Writing – Topic 3(a)
Useful Words and Phrases - Said, Car Accidents
To write interesting and realistic stories, you need to use suitable and varied vocabulary.
You must be creative
when you write. Do not copy long phrases and sentences, especially if you do
not understand them.
However, you can learn some words that you can use to write
your own descriptions in your story.
In this post, you will be able to find lists of words to
replace the word ‘said’ and useful words and phrases to describe car accidents.
I’m sure you’ve been told many times not to overuse the word
‘said’. What other words can you use?
Here is a useful list
of words to replace ‘said’.
To talk softly
|
mumble
|
murmur
|
mutter
|
sighed
|
whimpered
|
whisper
|
To talk loudly
|
barked
|
exclaimed
|
roared
|
screamed
|
screeched
|
shouted
|
shrieked
|
yelled
|
Specific reasons
for speaking
|
|
added
|
instructed
|
admitted
|
interrupted
|
advised
|
jeered
|
agreed
|
joked
|
apologised
|
lied
|
argued
|
moaned
|
assured
|
nagged
|
babbled
|
objected
|
bargained
|
pleaded
|
boasted
|
promised
|
bragged
|
protested
|
chided
|
ranted
|
commented
|
raved
|
complained
|
replied
|
confessed
|
reported
|
declared
|
revealed
|
demanded
|
scolded
|
denied
|
suggested
|
explained
|
teased
|
groaned
|
vowed
|
Here are some words
that will make your description of car accidents vivid, realistic and
interesting
Accidents
Type of accident
crashed into a tree/divider/stationary vehicle
head-on collision
hit and run
pile-up
Description of how the accident happened
airbags deployed
body slammed against the bonnet of the car (bonnet: part of
the car where the engine is)
slammed into the boot (part of the car where the engine is)
could not stop in time
crashed into
dent
overturned
ploughed into
rounded the corner
screeched to a stop
skidded
slammed on the brakes
slight scratch
speeding
swerved
tailgating
thud
went through a red light
wing (part of the car that is above the wheel)
Reason for the accident
poor visibility
reckless
road rage
under the influence of alcohol/ drink driving
lost control
misjudged the distance
Consequences of the accident
bled profusely
body was limp
breath test
broken bones
bruises
concussion
dislocated
drifting in and out of consciousness
escorted to safety
fatal
forehead hit the dashboard (dashboard: part of the car near
the driver where the controls are)
fracture
injured
major injuries
minor injuries
pool of blood
several scratches
shaken
skid marks
stunned
towed
tragic
unscathed
wedged
whiplash
wreckage
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