Dolphins/Porposes can be trained to do many different tricks.

[angliholic]

Dolphins/Porposes can be trained to do many different tricks.
Dolphins/Porposes can train to do many different tricks.


For a start, what is the difference between a dolphin and a porpose?
Second, do both of the above versions sound right? If not, why not? Thanks.

[Hi_there_Carl]

Part 1

"For a start, what is the difference between a dolphin and a porpoise?"
Google it

Part 2

Dolphins/Porpoises can be trained to do many different tricks. (correct)

Dolphins/Porpoises can train to do many different tricks. (not so much)
This sentence does not make sense. Can dolphins really train? If so who do they train

[baqarah131]

Note spelling "porpoise."
They're very similar, differing mainly in the structure of their teeth The words "dolphin" and "porpoise" are often used incorrectly. I think the best way to find this sort of information is through wikipedia.org.

Only human beings train. "I'm training for the marathon" means that I'm following a program of exercising, practicing, building up my skills and knowledge. I may have help, I may have a trainer, but the primary responsibility is my own.

Animals can only "be trained."

Originally Posted by angliholic

Dolphins/Porposes can be trained to do many different tricks.
Dolphins/Porposes can train to do many different tricks.


For a start, what is the difference between a dolphin and a porpose?
Second, do both of the above versions sound right? If not, why not? Thanks.