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[jasonlulu_2000]

�The gun fired. My legs seemed to meet no resistance, as if I was ___ forward by some unknown force. The noise from the faithful crowd gave me greater strength. I felt the moment of a lifetime had come.�
A. pulled B. pushed


Which one do you think is better? WHY?

thanks

[scottish_tiger]

Hi jasonlulu_2000,

The answer is "pushed", as in the description the writer describes a forward movement as a result of an involuntary action. 'Pulled' tends to be a more aggressive action, as in:

The man rushed across the street, as his dog pulled him along, straining on it's leash.

Hope that helps.

Scottish Tiger
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[jasonlulu_2000]

Thank you