Which are correct:
1) He was knocked unconscious.
2) He was struck unconscious.
3) He was hit unconscious.
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Navi
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Re: unconscious
1 is correct and idiomatic
2 is possible but a little weird
3 is not English
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Re: unconscious
1) I would say 'He was knocked out unconscious'
2) Would never use.
3) Makes no sense. 'He was hit then became unconscious'
2) Would never use.
3) Makes no sense. 'He was hit then became unconscious'
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