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Snappy Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
The + abstract noun + of + (the) abstract noun
Are the following sentences both acceptable and the same in meaning?
1. I need a report on the progress of work of the committee.
2. I need a report on the progress of the work of the committee.
What about the following ones?
3. I need a report on the progress of construction of that building.
4. I need a report on the progress of the construction of that building.
Thank you in advance.
1. I need a report on the progress of work of the committee.
2. I need a report on the progress of the work of the committee.
What about the following ones?
3. I need a report on the progress of construction of that building.
4. I need a report on the progress of the construction of that building.
Thank you in advance.
Top answer
The meanings (within each pair) are the same, and the constructions are OK. #1 opens the door to some ambiguity as to which work is being referred to.
- The meanings (within each pair) are the same, and the constructions are OK.
- #1 opens the door to some ambiguity as to which work is being referred to.
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The meanings (within each pair) are the same, and the constructions are OK. #1 opens the door to some ambiguity as to which work is being referred to.
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