Confused/perplexed to think
1.I was confused to think of my situation.
2.He was perplexed to think what he should do.
Do both sentences 1 and 2 mean 3 and 4 as below?
3.I was confused when I thought of my situation.
4.He was perplexed when he thought what he should do.
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My short answer is 'no'. I would not say sentences 1 and 2. It's just not 'natural' English.
- My short answer is 'no'.
- I would not say sentences 1 and 2.
- It's just not 'natural' English.
- And it may not even be grammatically correct.
- Let me know if you have any questions about my response.
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My short answer is 'no'.
I would not say sentences 1 and 2.
It's just not 'natural' English. And it may not even be grammatically correct.
Let me know if you have any questions about my response.
0fire11.I was confused to think of my situation.
2.He was perplexed to think what he should do.
Do both sentences 1 and 2 mean 3 and 4 as below?
3.I was confused when I thought of my situation.
4.He was perplexed when he thought what he should do.
In this construction 'think' should be followed by a that-clause.
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