[Grammar] He worked the harder, because...

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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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wotcha said:
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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#2 is correct. #1 would be correct with the addition of "all" before "the harder".
 
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