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Vincent Teo  #545895  Thu, 24 Jul 08 02:04 PM
Can I say,

He was excited of the amazing sights along the river.

He was excited to see / watch the amazing sight and beautiful scenery in the river.
  
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optilang  #545904  Thu, 24 Jul 08 02:23 PM
He was excited by of the amazing sights along the river.


He was excited to see / watch the amazing sight and beautiful scenery near/along/next to in the river.
  
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Vincent Teo  #546302  Fri, 25 Jul 08 03:37 PM
Can I say,

(a) They saw (some) amazing sights (along the river).

(b) They felt excited and enjoyed the amazing sights.

(c) They felt excited and enjoyed seeing the amazing sights.
  
Philip  #546308  Fri, 25 Jul 08 03:41 PM
I think "were excited" is more natural.  Otherwise, these are fine.
  
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