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optimistic pessimist

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Dear all,

Which word order do you think is better?

This rock looks like a smiling old man with his mouth wide open.

This rock looks like an old man smiling with his mouth wide open.

Thank you!

OP
 

Tdol

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How about putting smiling at the end? Of the two, I prefer the first.
 
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