Are these sentences correct:
1) I have heard a lot of criticism of him because of drinking excessively.
2) I have heard a lot of criticism of him because of his drinking excessively.
3) I have heard a lot of criticism of him for drinking excessively.
4) I have heard a lot of criticism of him for his drinking excessively.
Gratefully,
Navi
for/because of his drinking
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Re: for/because of his drinking
#4 is unacceptable.
(#1 is absurd.)
(#1 is absurd.)