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Teal lime Posted 6 years ago
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Linda had his boss arrested.....
Which of the following two sentences is correct?
1) Linda had his boss arrested for sexual misconduct.
2) Linda got his boss arrested for sexual misconduct.
If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
If so, which is more formal?
Thank you
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teal lime If both are possible, do they mean the same thing? Yes, near enough. teal lime If so, which is more formal?
- teal lime If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
- Yes, near enough.
- teal lime If so, which is more formal?
- (2) is more informal.
- Actually, in this case I would say that (1) is better in any style of English.
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teal limeIf both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
Yes, near enough.
teal limeIf so, which is more formal?
(2) is more informal. Actually, in this case I would say that (1) is better in any style of English.
Obviously "his" cannot refer to Linda. I'm not sure if you meant to type "her", or if "his" i
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