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TeacherJapan Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

How to use take?

1. It took her a moment to notice him.

2. It took a moment for her to notice him.

I've seen both patterns, but how are they different?

  

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They mean nearly the same. (1) has a bit more suggestion that the delay was due to her rather than some external factor.

  • They mean nearly the same.
  • (1) has a bit more suggestion that the delay was due to her rather than some external factor.
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They mean nearly the same. (1) has a bit more suggestion that the delay was due to her rather than some external factor.

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