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Bob2010 Posted 16 years ago
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ARE THEY BOTH CORRECT? Which one is more idiomatic?

1: Tom's being absent from school makes his mom very angry.

2: Tom being absent from school makes his mom very angry.

Are they both correct?Which one is more idiomatic? Thanks for your help?

P.S. MERRY CHRISTMAS Emotion: smile
  

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The first is correct, and the second is used so much that many people consider it acceptable as well. I recommend your using the first one. Merry Christmas CJ

— CalifJim

  • The first is correct, and the second is used so much that many people consider it acceptable as well.
  • I recommend your using the first one.
  • Merry Christmas CJ
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The first is correct, and the second is used so much that many people consider it acceptable as well. I recommend your using the first one.

Merry Christmas

CJ
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CalifJim,thanks for your help:) Emotion: left hug
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