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Angliholic

#430592 Sun, 14 Oct 07 04:16 AM

John went into his office, sat down, and did his work.

Does did his work sound good? If not, what about did his business/chore/job? Are there more alternatives? Thanks.

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Vorpar

#430609 Sun, 14 Oct 07 05:33 AM

Job can fit.

"Did his business" is a euphemism for going to the bathroom.

Chore is usually reserved for the work a child does around the house, or a really difficult task: "Putting that puzzle together was a chore!"

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Angliholic

#430614 Sun, 14 Oct 07 05:59 AM

Vorpar wrote:

Job can fit.

"Did his business" is a euphemism for going to the bathroom.

Chore is usually reserved for the work a child does around the house, or a really difficult task: "Putting that puzzle together was a chore!"

Thanks, Vorpar, for your reply.

So did his job instead of did his work does the trick, right?

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Clive

#430622 Sun, 14 Oct 07 06:49 AM

Hi,

John went into his office, sat down, and did his work.

Does did his work sound good? If not, what about did his business/chore/job? Are there more alternatives?

I think it would be more natural to say John went into his office, sat down and worked.

'Did his work' subtly suggests 'all his work', but when you have a job your work is never finished. There is always more to do tomorrow.

( I'd omit the comma after 'down'. )

Best wishes, Clive

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Angliholic

#430626 Sun, 14 Oct 07 06:58 AM

Thanks, Clive, for the clear explanation.

I get it now.

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