[Grammar] (in) imitating

[Maybo]

A did a great job imitating B's writing.
A did a great job in imitating B's writing.

What's the difference?

 

[Sue01]

Hi Maybo,

There is no difference in meaning. I would prefer the 'in' to be 'of (A did a great job of imitating B's writing). However, I think you would hear native speakers using all three possibilities.

Hope this helps,

Sue