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  1. 21-Nov-2012, 12:32 #1
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    Question His being away?

    ........ being away for a long time made a big problem in their relationship.

    1)HIM

    2)HIS


    Thank you.
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    Default Re: His being away?

    In that particular sentence, I would use only 'his'.

    In She didn't like ... being away, both are acceptable.
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    Default Re: His being away?

    Thank you so much.
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