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Findaway Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Which sentence reads better

As Olivia entered, I greeted her and engaged in conversation with her.
Do I need the 'her' after 'greeted'? Does it read better without?
As Olivia entered, I greeted and engaged in conversation with her.
  

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findaway Do I need the 'her' after 'greeted'? Yes, you do. "Greet" is a transitive verb.

  • findaway Do I need the 'her' after 'greeted'?
  • Yes, you do.
  • "Greet" is a transitive verb.
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findawayDo I need the 'her' after 'greeted'?

Yes, you do. "Greet" is a transitive verb.

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