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  1. 27-Dec-2011, 14:51 #1
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    Default is this correct?

    Do the following sentences have the same meaning:

    I really appreciate you helping me.
    I really appreciate your helping me.
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    Default Re: is this correct?

    Both are possible; they mean the same.

    You could also, more simply, say, "I really appreciate your help".
    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.

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    So your helping and your help have the same meaning?
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    Default Re: is this correct?

    Quote Originally Posted by allthewayanime View Post
    So "your helping me" and "your help" have the same meaning?
    In that particular sentence, yes.
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