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Anonymous Posted 5 years ago
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Hi,

I opened my eyes to notice a man in white hat. #1

I opened my eyes to a man in white hat. #2

Are both okay? Can one avoid 'notice' if we use #2.

Thank you.

  

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anonymous I opened my eyes to notice a man in white hat. #1 Nope. Noticing is an activity.

— Anonymous

  • anonymous I opened my eyes to notice a man in white hat.
  • #1 Nope.
  • Noticing is an activity.
  • You need something more passive.
  • anonymous I opened my eyes to a man in white hat.
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anonymousI opened my eyes to notice a man in white hat. #1

Nope. Noticing is an activity. You need something more passive.

anonymousI opened my eyes to a man in white hat. #2

This is possible in some sort of literary context, but it is far too odd for conversation.

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anonymousI opened my eyes to a man in a white hat.

This is OK as shown. I would not include 'notice'.

CJ

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