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MeggPhaggSioux Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Work In

"He works construction."
"He works in construction."

"He works engineering."
"He works in engineering."

Are those the same?
  

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" Both of these are commonly heard. "He works engineering. " This is what is generally used.

— JohnParis

  • " Both of these are commonly heard.
  • "He works engineering.
  • " This is what is generally used.
  • Are those the same?
  • No.
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MeggPhaggSioux"He works construction.""He works in construction." Both of these are commonly heard.

"He works engineering. No, not commonly said or written .""He works in engineering." This is what is generally used.

Are those the same?
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So, "to work construction" is equal to "to work in construction"?
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As I said, "Both of these are commonly heard."

The sentences mean the same thing - but only for the profession of "construction".

Also, the phrase "to work construction" is primarily American English.

You're welcome. John
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