Which one sounds better (right)? sentences?

Question

It is strange that when being praised, she began to cry.
It is strange that when praised, she began to cry.

Answer 1

Neither. Intrigue your readers by personal observance and establish a premise with, "I found it strange she began to cry when praised." Voila! You have established the existence of mystery, build on it.

Answer 2

First of all the whole sentence needs to be in the past tense. Second, she began to cry during the praise? Here's how it should read:

It was strange that, while being praised, she began to cry. (one time occurence recounted from the past but the 2 actions take place at the same time = the praising + the crying) OR

It was strange that, when she was praised, she cried. OR simple present tense for something she does habitually

It is strange that, when she is praised, she begins to cry. (generally/present simple, she cries whenever she is praised)

So, I'm not sure what time frame forms the context but these are your three options and they are all correct. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

it was strange that she began to cry after being praised.

Answer 4

They both are correct, I think. I guess it would depend on the mood you are trying to convey. If you wanted it to sound as if it were coming from an authority figure, the second choice might be better.

Answer 5

Choice b

Answer 6

the second one

Answer 7

Number two, unless you have to use a certain amount of words in your sentence. lol

Answer 8

Neither,start again.

Answer 9

the second one sounds better

Answer 10

Choice b.