worth it

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worth it

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a. Was it worth waking your father up to go into his room to get your jacket?
b. To go up into your father's room to get your jacket was worth waking up your father.

c. Was it worth waking your father going into his room to get your jacket?
d. Going into your father's room to get your jacket was worth waking up your father?


Which of the above sentences are grammatically correct?


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Re: worth it

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Only (a) is completely acceptable.
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