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    Default He worked the harder, because...

    1) He worked the harder because his master praised him.

    2) He worked harder because his master praised him.

    Which is correct?

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    Default Re: He worked the harder, because...

    Quote Originally Posted by wotcha View Post
    1) He worked the harder because his master praised him.

    2) He worked harder because his master praised him.

    Which is correct?
    #2 is correct. #1 would be correct with the addition of "all" before "the harder".

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