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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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Can I say both?

1) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only girl among the guests.

2) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only female guest.

Can I say both? Could you think of a better option?

  

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anonymous 1) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only girl among the guests. 2) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only female guest. Can I say both?

— Anonymous

  • anonymous 1) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only girl among the guests.
  • 2) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only female guest.
  • Can I say both?
  • Could you think of a better option?
  • Both are fine, except both need a comma before "as".
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anonymous

1) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only girl among the guests.

2) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only female guest.

Can I say both? Could you think of a better option?

Both are fine, except both need a comma before "as".

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1) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only girl among the guests.

2) He didn't notice anything as he was busy flirting with the only female guest.

Can I say both? Could you think of a better option?

Say #2. We usually try to avoid referring to adult women as 'girls'.

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