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Broken sentences?

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jangsunny1030
 
Reply Sat 9 Mar, 2013 01:22 pm
We were surprised by his not accepting the job.
They are sorry about our leaving so soon.
Nancy objects to Jan's calling her so late.



We were surprised by him not accepting the job.
They are sorry about us leaving so soon.
Nancy objects to Jan calling her so late.

Are those sentences all correct and same meaning?
Please help me,,,

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Reply Sun 10 Mar, 2013 10:44 am
@jangsunny1030,
Jan as to correctness I'm no grammarian though doubtless you'll hear from one, let's hope soon

However, the second set are more nearly colloquial
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Reply Sun 10 Mar, 2013 04:19 pm
@jangsunny1030,
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Are those sentences all correct and do they have the same meaning?


Yes and yes, JS.
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