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ING forms modified
by possessive
pronouns |
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S = Subject; V Ph = Verb
Phrase; V = Verb; PP = Pronoun (Possessive) |
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V Ph
S
V
PP -ing
form |
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We can count on her
helping us
He regretted their misunderstanding him |
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Remember that the following are possessive pronouns: |
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PLURAL
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my
your
her
his
its |
our
your
their |
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Avoid using subject or objective pronouns between the verb and the
-ing form. |
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EXAMPLE: |
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Incorrect: |
We don't understand why you object to him
coming with us. |
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Correct: |
We don't understand why you object to
his coming with us. |
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