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Teleostomi Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

"after having" or "after -ing"?

(1)"After having spent two weeks in Thailand, he is making a proposal for a joint venture to management in NY."

(2)"After spending two weeks..., he is making..."

Which is better of the two?
  

Top answer

Both are correct and mean the same.

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  • Both are correct and mean the same.
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3 Answers
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Both are correct and mean the same.
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To me, the first one is clearer in signalling that a result clause will follow.
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There is even a third option: "Having spent two weeks in Thailand, he is making a proposal for a joint venture to management in NY."

Cheers
CB
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