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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

shocked to be/for being

I would be shocked to be naked/for being naked in front of strangers.

Which is correct?
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Top answer

to be naked is better. But if you use the -ing form, omit for . I would be shocked to be naked in front of strangers.

— CalifJim

  • to be naked is better.
  • But if you use the -ing form, omit for .
  • I would be shocked to be naked in front of strangers.
  • I would be shocked being naked in front of strangers.
  • (not so good) Better: I would find it shocking to be naked in front of strangers.
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to be naked is better. But if you use the -ing form, omit for.
I would be shocked to be naked in front of strangers.
I would be shocked being naked in front of strangers. (not so good)

Better:
I would find it shocking to be naked in front of strangers.
It would be shocking to find myself naked in front of strangers.
Being naked in front of stran
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