strike as + adj or noun

[joseph0928]

Hi,

Which one of the following sentences is correct, or both acceptable?

1. Mary struck me as childish.
2. Mary struck me as a childish person.

Thank you

 

[MikeNewYork]

If you mean "struck" as "seemed to be", both can work.

 

[tedmc]

Would this be better?

1. Mary struck me as being childish.

 

[MikeNewYork]

I like that better than #1.

 

[Tarheel]

Often usage comes down to personal preference. For example, I would prefer:

Mary's behavior struck me as childish.

 

[teechar]

Which one of the following sentences is correct, or are both acceptable?

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