A apkumar New member Joined Jul 13, 2016 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Tamil Home Country India Current Location India Jul 13, 2016 #1 This sentence is found in spot the error book. It says " use of me" part is wrong. But, it appears correct to me. Could you please help me out here?
This sentence is found in spot the error book. It says " use of me" part is wrong. But, it appears correct to me. Could you please help me out here?
jutfrank VIP Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England Jul 13, 2016 #2 The book is saying the correct form is 'my attending'. I wouldn't correct it, though.
Skrej Moderator Staff member Joined May 11, 2015 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jul 13, 2016 #3 I agree with jutfrank. I find myself asking my boss the exact same expression several times a year.
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jul 14, 2016 #4 My attending is preferred by traditional grammars, but the (vast) majority of native speakers would use me attending. I think both forms are OK.
My attending is preferred by traditional grammars, but the (vast) majority of native speakers would use me attending. I think both forms are OK.
