Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
late or late in
Which is correct?
I was late jumping to catch the football.
I was late in jumping to catch the football.
I was late jumping to catch the football.
I was late in jumping to catch the football.
Top answer
The "in" is optional here. They're both correct. This works with most -ing verbals.
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The "in" is optional here. They're both correct.
This works with most -ing verbals. He took pride [in] catching the ball.
He took pride in his accomplishments. (You can't omit the "in" here.)
This works with most -ing verbals. He took pride [in] catching the ball.
He took pride in his accomplishments. (You can't omit the "in" here.)
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