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1.He resented his boss for making him work late.
2.He resented his boss for making his work late.
Which one is correct.To me, the second one is correct. But I found the first one correct in Merriam Webster Dictionary.
Top answer
The first is correct. 'work' in the first sentence is a verb and correctly used. 'work' in the second sentence is a noun; it doesn't make sense for the work being late.
- The first is correct.
- 'work' in the first sentence is a verb and correctly used.
- 'work' in the second sentence is a noun; it doesn't make sense for the work being late.
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The first is correct. 'work' in the first sentence is a verb and correctly used.
'work' in the second sentence is a noun; it doesn't make sense for the work being late.
0Abdul Kaium TanvirWhich one is correct.
Both are correct but the meaning is different.
Situation 1: "Work" is a verb.
Tom's boss said, "Tom, if you don't work until midnight on this project, I will fire you." Tom resented his boss for making him work late.
Situation 2: "Work" is a noun.
Tom was working on his project. His boss
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