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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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only to find out otherwise.

The next morning, at the cafeteria, everyone was already up and having breakfast at 6:30. Thinking I would be the first few to arrive, I walked into the cafeteria only to find out otherwise.

Is the above natural?
Thanks.
  

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Thinking I would be among the first few to arrive, OR Thinking I would be the first [one] to arrive,

  • Thinking I would be among the first few to arrive, OR Thinking I would be the first [one] to arrive,
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Thinking I would be among the first few to arrive,

OR Thinking I would be the first [one] to arrive,

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