use of the word swelled

[Mahatma]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #265 "Irregular Verbs Test (13)", question 6

After I accidentally slammed my finger in the car door, it ......... up and turned blue.

(a) swell
(b) swelled
(c) swollen

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #265 "Irregular Verbs Test (13)", answer 6

After I accidentally slammed my finger in the car door, it swelled up and turned blue.

Correct answer: (b) swelled
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use of the word swelled in a sentence

Mahatma

[Linda]

Hello,
Swell, in this case, means to slowly become larger - beyond a normal level; to puff out. Sometimes, when a body part is injured, that part may swell (puff out.) For example, if you sprain an ankle, it is likely that there's going to be some swelling there.
I hope this helps.
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[Tom]

Hi

[Linda]

Hello Tom,
When someone slams their finger between the car door and the frame - when a person tries to shut the car door but his/her finger gets in the way - it's very painful. But, I don't think people say the exact and literal phrase "I slammed my finger in the car door frame" or "I slammed my finger in the area where the car door meets its frame or hinged portion."
But, maybe there's a better way of saying it that I don't know of. Let me know what you think.
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[Tom]

Hi, Linda

I am not a native speaker of English, so asking me what's better is not really very wise. :shock:

How about:

[Linda]

Hi Tom,
The phrase you asked about should read:
"My finger swelled up and turned blue when it accidentally got caught in the car door." This sentence has the same meaning as the test question you originally asked about. And, in both cases, it's OK to use the word "in."
"After I accidentally slammed my finger in the car door, it swelled up and turned blue."

Let me know if you have any further questions. :D
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