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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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her eyes were opened to the problems
The filming took place in Cambodia. While she was there, her eyes were opened to the problems the Cambodians face.
The following are how I try to render the above sample. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
... she noticed the problems facing the Cambodians.
... she were aware of the problems that face the Cambobians.
... she paid attention to the problems facing the Cambodians.
The following are how I try to render the above sample. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
... she noticed the problems facing the Cambodians.
... she were aware of the problems that face the Cambobians.
... she paid attention to the problems facing the Cambodians.
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Of those three, "noticed" is closest, but it has to do with the process of becoming aware. You see something you never saw before.
- Of those three, "noticed" is closest, but it has to do with the process of becoming aware.
- You see something you never saw before.
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Of those three, "noticed" is closest, but it has to do with the process of becoming aware. You see something you never saw before.
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Grammar GeekOf those three, "noticed" is closest, but it has to do with the process of becoming aware. You see something you never saw before.Thanks, GG.
By the way, what do you mean by "I don't know squat about.." in your signature line? What does squat mean here?
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I don't know anything. I know nothing. About that, anyway. I do have a few areas of expertise. As I have said before, if I had realized how little I really do know about grammar and formal rules and names for things, I never would have chosen this name. Among my fellow communicators, I'm the one with the knack for grammar. Among the experts here, I'm in the minor leagues.
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Grammar GeekI don't know anything. I know nothing. About that, anyway. I do have a few areas of expertise. As I have said before, if I had realized how little I really do know about grammar and formal rules and names for things, I never would have chosen this name. Among my fellow communicators, I'm the one with the knack for grammar. Among the experts here, I'm in
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