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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

'After his death' vs 'After he died'

'They hung his picture in the hall after his death'

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'They hung his picture in the hall after he died'

Which one is better, and what is the grammar rule behind it?
  

Top answer

Both are perfectly fine. The first is slightly more formal because nouns are slightly more formal than verbs, all else being equal.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are perfectly fine.
  • The first is slightly more formal because nouns are slightly more formal than verbs, all else being equal.
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Both are perfectly fine. The first is slightly more formal because nouns are slightly more formal than verbs, all else being equal.
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