I observed something stranger in his behavior.

[angliholic]

I observed something stranger in his behavior.
I observed something strong in his behavior.


Do both of the above sound good? If not, how would you revise them? Thanks.

[Clare James]

I'm not sure what it is you want to say here... strange or strong? (It's probably just a typing error.)

If you use the first one, you need to make it clear what it is you are comparing his behaviour to. If you aren't actually making a comparison, then use just the adjective 'strange'.

[Anglika]

I observed something stranger in his behavior.
I observed something strong in his behavior.


Do both of the above sound good? If not, how would you revise them? Thanks.

The first is fine.

The second is not = we do not usually use the word "strong" in this context. forceful/aggressive/assertive are all better in the sentence.

What are you meaning to say?

[angliholic]

I'm not sure what it is you want to say here... strange or strong? (It's probably just a typing error.)

If you use the first one, you need to make it clear what it is you are comparing his behaviour to. If you aren't actually making a comparison, then use just the adjective 'strange'.

Thanks, Clare.

The first is fine.

The second is not = we do not usually use the word "strong" in this context. forceful/aggressive/assertive are all better in the sentence.

What are you meaning to say?

Thanks, Anglika.
The two sentences in question are marked wrong in my grammar book, but I think they might be right. So I posted them here to ask your comments.

[Anglika]

I think as Clare says that the first needs a comparison, but it could be used in answer to a question such as " Did you observe anything about him since you last saw him?"

[angliholic]

I think as Clare says that the first needs a comparison, but it could be used in answer to a question such as " Did you observe anything about him since you last saw him?"

Thanks, Anglika.