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8 February
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_______ a degree in accounting, Mr.Sam is considered one of the top candidates for the positon.
A)Earning
B)Earned
C)Having earned
Which do you think is the correct word for the blank?
Could you explain? In my thought, it sounds weird, they seems all to be correct.
_______ a degree in accounting, Mr.Sam is considered one of the top candidates for the positon.
A)Earning
B)Earned
C)Having earned
Which do you think is the correct word for the blank?
Could you explain? In my thought, it sounds weird, they seems all to be correct.
A)Earning
B)Earned
C)Having earned
Which do you think is the correct word for the blank?
Could you explain? In my thought, it sounds weird, they seems all to be correct.
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@GoingHigh "C" is correct. Having already earned a degree is what makes Sam a top candidate. The other two might get your point across, but aren't correct and could be confusing to others.
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C
A may be an option if Sam is still studying for his degree.
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