what is this pattern?

[alan]

i understand what "i admire your punctuality" means as well as its pattern,
but how about
"i admire your being punctual" ?
what is this pattern ? i dont understand why we use "your" here.

Originally Posted by alan

i understand what "i admire your punctuality" means as well as its pattern,
but how about
"i admire your being punctual" ?
what is this pattern ? i dont understand why we use "your" here.

In English, a possessive adjective is used to modify a gerund,as in
I admire your being punctual.
She complained about our being late.
BUT
In informal English, the object form of a pronoun is frequently used, as in
She complained about us being late.

Similarly, a possessive noun is used to modify a gerund, as in
She complained about Mary's being late.
BUT
In informal English, the possessive form is often not used.
She complained about Mary being late.

[alan]

how explicit your explanation is !
THANK you soooo much ~~

Originally Posted by alan

how explicit your explanation is !
THANK you soooo much ~~

You're sooooooo welcome. :wink: