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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Work versus work on

Hi teachers,
What is the diference between these two sentences?
a) Adam worked on, late into the night.
b) Adam worked, late into the night.

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

Hi, A suggests more that he started to work in the early part of the night. In other words, 'work on' sounds more like 'continue to work'. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, A suggests more that he started to work in the early part of the night.
  • In other words, 'work on' sounds more like 'continue to work'.
  • Clive
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Hi,

A suggests more that he started to work in the early part of the night.

In other words, 'work on' sounds more like 'continue to work'.

Clive
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Hi Clive,
Thank you for your reply. It's very clear now.

Best,
TS
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