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  1. v2toan
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    #1 28-Nov-2005, 03:58

    Please help me! Which sentence is correct?

    Please show me which sentence is correct:

    1. I'm pleased about Jonh winning the prize.
    2. I'm pleased about Jonh's winning the prize.

    thanks
  2. Tdol
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    #2 28-Nov-2005, 07:45

    Re: Please help me! Which sentence is correct?

    Purists prefer the second, but you wil see both used, so I'd say they're both fine.
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