Question
1. They were standing in a row.
2. They were standing in two rows.
3. They were standing in line.
4. They were standing in a line.
5. They were standing in two lines.
Which ones are correct? What is the difference between 'row' and 'line'? Do they have the same meaning?
2. They were standing in two rows.
3. They were standing in line.
4. They were standing in a line.
5. They were standing in two lines.
Which ones are correct? What is the difference between 'row' and 'line'? Do they have the same meaning?
Answers
Writeacher
All are correct.
If you're standing in a row, you are simply standing next to other people in a straight line.
If you're standing in line, you are also in a row, but all are facing forward and you have a destination -- a ticket booth or a bank teller or something.
If you're standing in a row, you are simply standing next to other people in a straight line.
If you're standing in line, you are also in a row, but all are facing forward and you have a destination -- a ticket booth or a bank teller or something.