Thread:Gsbr/@comment-4655954-20150507124430/@comment-2253059-20150507190119

I don't mind if the mosasaur's area is referred to an enclosure instead of a pool, although it is not incorrect to call it a pool. It is a small area (in proportion to natural bodies of water) of still water. The enclosures that hold orcas are often referred to as pools. Even the Mosasaurus' own article calls it a pool at one point.

However, "dropped" is not the more accurate verb. "Fall" is also used to describe things that move downwards. Notice how you used the word "fallen" when stating what "dropped" means. In fact, most, if not all dictionaries put that definition first in their entries for "fall."

Google: "move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level."

Dictionary: "to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support."

Merriam Webster: "to descend freely by the force of gravity."

The Free Dictionary: "To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity."

MacMillan: "to move quickly downward from a higher position, usually by accident."

Cambridge: "to move unintentionally or unexpectedly onto or toward the ground from a higher place."

In the most recent TV spot, Zara is indeed descending from the pteranodon's grip into the mosasaur's tank below her. Hence why the word "fall" is accurate. I prefer using it instead of "dropped" because in the context of these articles, "dropped" makes it sound like the pteranodon intentionally let her go. I know "dropped" can be used to refer to people accidentally letting things slip out of their hands, but without that adverb, it sounds like it was done on purpose. The English language likes to put blame on people. And it makes little sense for the pteranodon to drop its prey (meaning it has to catch it again), although it's not clear yet if it accidentally dropped Zara either. Thus, I believe using "fall" is more accurate.

I'll keep the word "dropped" in the articles while we're still having this discussion, but is wrong to deem "fall" grammatically incorrect in this context.