- 8 Apr 2004
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Dear native English speakers,
Would all the sentences be used with almost the same meaning?
(a) I was surprised to know that Susan would be the captain of our team next year.
(b) I was surprised to learn that Susan would be the captain of our team next year.
(c) I was surprised to hear that Susan would be the captain of our team next year.
(d) I was surprised to be told that Susan would be the captain of our team next year.
Would all the sentences be used with almost the same meaning?
(a) I was surprised to know that Susan would be the captain of our team next year.
(b) I was surprised to learn that Susan would be the captain of our team next year.
(c) I was surprised to hear that Susan would be the captain of our team next year.
(d) I was surprised to be told that Susan would be the captain of our team next year.