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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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walk past /her

The little girl was so excited when she saw the clowns walk past her in the parade.

Is her optional in the above sentence or must it be deleted? Thanks.
  

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Hi, The little girl was so excited when she saw the clowns walk past her in the parade. Is her optional in the above sentence or must it be deleted? It's optional, rather unnecessary.

  • Hi, The little girl was so excited when she saw the clowns walk past her in the parade.
  • Is her optional in the above sentence or must it be deleted?
  • It's optional, rather unnecessary.
  • Much more idiomatic and natural than 'walk past' is 'go by'.
  • Clive
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Hi,

The little girl was so excited when she saw the clowns walk past her in the parade.

Is her optional in the above sentence or must it be deleted? It's optional, rather unnecessary.

Much more idiomatic and natural than 'walk past' is 'go by'.

Clive
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Thanks, Clive, for the clear reply.

Got it.

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