One day Minsu and Cathy were on the subway. The subway stopped. An old couple got in.
(In the passage, is 'subway' used properly? Do we have to use 'train' instead of 'subway' in this case?)
The train stopped. (the subway did not stop.) It would be better to combine the short sentences into a longer one.
Anonymous' idea about taking two simple sentences and combining them into a complex one is a good one. But, of course, the subway would have to stop, or no one else could get on. Yes, there is a difference between a train (that usually runs above ground) and a subway (that usually runs below ground.)
Sra
In this case, the word "subway" is used correctly. The term "subway" refers to an electric train that runs under the ground in a city. It is commonly used in North America and some other parts of the world to refer to this type of train system. Therefore, using "subway" to describe the train in this passage is appropriate.
To determine whether the word "subway" is used properly in this passage or if "train" would be more appropriate, we can consider the context and the distinctions between the two terms.
In general, the terms "subway" and "train" can be used interchangeably in some contexts, but there are differences in usage based on regional variations and specific situations.
The term "subway" is commonly used in American English to refer to an underground rail system in a city, usually consisting of multiple stations and lines. On the other hand, "train" is a more general term that can refer to any form of rail transport, including commuter trains, long-distance trains, and subway systems.
If the passage is set in an urban area with a designated underground rail system, such as the New York City subway, then the term "subway" is appropriate. However, if the passage is set in a broader context where the underground component is not specifically mentioned or relevant, using "train" could be a more generic and accurate choice.
Since the passage mentions that the subway stopped and an old couple got in, it implies that Minsu and Cathy were already on a subway train. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the word "subway" is used correctly in this case. However, without further information about the specific context or location, it is difficult to make a definitive determination.