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BulbulTada Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
Reason for him leaving?
Money is the primary reason for him leaving.
Can it be this?
Money is the primary reason for his leaving.
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BulbulTada Money is the primary reason for him leaving . Can it be this? Money is the primary reason for his leaving .
- BulbulTada Money is the primary reason for him leaving .
- Can it be this?
- Money is the primary reason for his leaving .
- With 'him' it's less formal.
- ) With 'his' it's more formal.
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BulbulTadaMoney is the primary reason for him leaving.
Can it be this?
Money is the primary reason for his leaving.
With 'him' it's less formal. (Usually heard in ordinary conversation.)
With 'his' it's more formal. (Usually seen in academic writing.)
The meaning is the same either way.
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BulbulTadaMoney is the primary reason for him leaving.
This is a common mistake—so common that most people don't notice.
BulbulTadaMoney is the primary reason for his leaving.
This is correct. There is no harm in using it.
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