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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Feel + N/ADJ

1) Thomas felt relief when he heard that he has passed the exam.

2) Thomas felt relieved when he heard that he has passed the exam.

Can anyone please tell me which one is better or more natural, and why?

'Cause it looks like the verb "feel" can be followed by either a noun or an adjective.

Thank you very much indeed.
  

Top answer

Both are fine. I would probably say #2, but might write #1.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are fine.
  • I would probably say #2, but might write #1.
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Both are fine. I would probably say #2, but might write #1.
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dear Mister Micawber,

so can i say that "feel+noun" appears kind of formal?

thank you.
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Yes, as a rule noun phrase structures tend to be more formal, though the difference may be minimal.
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Anonymous1) Thomas felt relief when he heard that he has passed the exam.
2) Thomas felt relieved when he heard that he has passed the exam.

Can anyone please tell me which one is better
I think it's more appropriate to use the second sentence .
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I have already told you that both are fine.
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