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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

noticed her come in

1 I noticed she came in after me
2 I noticed her come in after me.

Are both correct? If yes, why is the second grammatically correct?
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Hi, 1 I noticed she came in after me 2 I noticed her come in after me. Are both correct? Yes.

— Clive

  • Hi, 1 I noticed she came in after me 2 I noticed her come in after me.
  • Are both correct?
  • Yes.
  • If yes, why is the second grammatically correct?
  • 1 I noticed (that) she came in after meThis is a subordinate clause.
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Hi,
1 I noticed she came in after me
2 I noticed her come in after me.

Are both correct? Yes.
If yes, why is the second grammatically correct?

1 I noticed (that) she came in after meThis is a subordinate clause.
2 I noticed her (to) come in after me. This is an infinitive phrase. It's similar to saying 'I saw Mary cook dinner'.

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2 I noticed her come in after me.
Correct, and it means:
2 I noticed her coming in after me.
or:
2 I noticed her to (have) come in after me.
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Great explanation. Notice does have the same effect as see. Thanks, Clive.
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