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I am ashamed that you should know it | The function of "for" in "He plays for Real Madrid."?

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#1 (permalink) Sun Dec 28, 2008 14:21 pm They heard him cry out in surprise

Why is it not "They heard him crying out in surprise" ?

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#2 (permalink) Sun Dec 28, 2008 14:33 pm They heard him cry out in surprise

It would be better to say, "They heard him cry out in surprise." Usually, when someone cries out in surprise, the cry only lasts a second or two, so "crying" wouldn't really be the right form.

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#3 (permalink) Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:16 am They heard him cry out in surprise

Jamie (K) wrote:

It would be better to say, "They heard him cry out in surprise." Usually, when someone cries out in surprise, the cry only lasts a second or two, so "crying" wouldn't really be the right form.

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