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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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His winning the championship was very exciting to me.

I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.

Are the following 2 sentences correct? If so, what's the difference.

A: His winning the championship was very exciting to me.

B: His having won the championship was very exciting to me.
  

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A: His winning the championship was very exciting to me. You were possibly excited during both his winning it and after. B: His having won the championship was very exciting to me.

  • A: His winning the championship was very exciting to me.
  • You were possibly excited during both his winning it and after.
  • B: His having won the championship was very exciting to me.
  • You were excited after his win.
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A: His winning the championship was very exciting to me. You were possibly excited during both his winning it and after.

B: His having won the championship was very exciting to me. You were excited after his win.

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