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New2grammar  #536964  Sat, 05 Jul 08 12:54 PM
1 I noticed she came in after me
2 I noticed her come in after me.

Are both correct? If yes, why is the second grammatically correct?
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Clive  #536975  Sat, 05 Jul 08 01:18 PM
Hi,
1 I noticed she came in after me
2 I noticed her come in after me.

Are both correct? Yes.
If yes, why is the second grammatically correct?

1 I noticed (that) she came in after meThis is a subordinate clause.
2 I noticed her (to) come in after me. This is an infinitive phrase. It's similar to saying 'I saw Mary cook dinner'. 

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Marius Hancu  #536977  Sat, 05 Jul 08 01:19 PM
 2 I noticed her come in after me.

Correct, and it means:

 2 I noticed her coming in after me.

or:  

 2 I noticed her to (have) come in after me.

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New2grammar  #536978  Sat, 05 Jul 08 01:20 PM
Great explanation. Notice does have the same effect as see. Thanks, Clive.
  
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