1. Mom jumps from the sound.
2. Mom jumps because of the sound.
3. Mom jumps _____ the sound.
[ Does #1 mean #2? What is the meaing of 'from' in Sentence 1? What else can we use instead of 'from' in #3?]
I'm not sure why "from" was chosen for that sentence. I'd say, "Mom jumps at the sound." It means the sound was sudden and loud, and her reaction was fast and rather jumpy.
[Thank you.]
Is she just nervous or worried about the sound? Or does she get up from the chair? In the sentence, does she move upwards? Or is she nervous or worried without standing up?
Imagine that you are sitting in your house and suddenly you hear a loud, sharp sound, such as a gunshot or loud fireworks that you were not expecting. It's a physical reaction. Your body would jump or flinch, and you might even yelp a bit (or a lot!).
It's not anything you'd be expecting. It is so sudden and loud that you react instinctively, not planned or worried about. Those things require thinking, but your description is of something completely unexpected.
In sentence 1, "Mom jumps from the sound," the word "from" indicates that the sound is the source or cause of Mom's jump. This sentence implies that Mom physically moves away or reacts in response to the sound. Therefore, it does not mean the same thing as sentence 2, "Mom jumps because of the sound," which states that the sound is the reason why Mom jumps without indicating any physical movement.
In sentence 3, where you left a blank space, we can use different words to convey different meanings. Some alternatives to using "from" in sentence 3 are:
1. Mom jumps towards the sound: This suggests that Mom is moving in the direction of the sound.
2. Mom jumps over the sound: This implies that there is an obstacle represented by the sound, and Mom is avoiding it by jumping over it.
3. Mom jumps beside the sound: This suggests that Mom is jumping in proximity to the sound, without a clear indication of her direction.
4. Mom jumps across the sound: This implies that there is a distance involved, and Mom is physically jumping over or crossing the area where the sound is originating.
5. Mom jumps around the sound: This suggests that Mom is avoiding the sound or leaping around it in some way.
The choice of word in sentence 3 would depend on the intended meaning and the context of the situation.