Air, wind, dust and blow

[Shane]

Dear Teachers

I asked a question with the heading "Air, Dust, Wind etc."
I think it might have escaped your eye. Please answer it.

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I would like to know if the given expressions are correct.

The front tyres need more air.

Thick dust is blowing today (what about flying today?)

As he opened the window, a strong puff of air welcomed him.

The fan is throwing hot air

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Thanks

Shane

[Yankee]

Hi Shane

Rather than start a new thread, it would be better write your second question in your original post. That will bring it to the top of the list again.

I saw your post yesterday, but wanted time to think about an answer first. ;)

Amy
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[Yankee]

Hi Shane

Here are my thoughts about your sentences:

The front tyres need more air. OK

Thick dust is blowing today (what about flying today?)
I don't like the combination of "thick dust" and "blowing". I would tend to think of "thick dust" as a "thick layer of dust" (i.e., no motion). Saying "clouds of dust" or "dust clouds" might be better.
Alternative suggestions:
Thick clouds of dust are blowing today.
Thick clouds of dust are swirling today.
Thick clouds of dust are flying wildly today.
Thick dust is choking the city today. (In my opinion, this sentence has less feeling of dust in motion, and more a feeling of simply "a lot of dust".)

As he opened the window, a strong puff of air welcomed him.
Alternative suggestion:
A strong puff/gust of wind greeted him as he opened the window.

The fan is throwing hot air.
I would prefer "The fan is blowing" hot air.
But I suppose you could use "throwing" if you want to be creative.

Hope that helps.

Amy
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