What is a possessive gerund?
Possessive gerunds

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A possessive gerund is a gerund (verb ending in -ing) that is preceded by a possessive noun or pronoun, indicating ownership. For example, 'his playing' in 'his playing the piano'.
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How do you form a possessive gerund with a noun?
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To form a possessive gerund with a noun, add an apostrophe and 's' to the noun. For example, 'the teacher's teaching'.
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How do you form a possessive gerund with a pronoun?
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To form a possessive gerund with a pronoun, use the possessive form of the pronoun followed by the gerund. For example, 'her singing'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the possessive gerund in the sentence: 'His running every morning keeps him fit.'
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The possessive gerund is 'his running'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Choose the correct possessive gerund: 'Does (his/him) playing the guitar bother you?'
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The correct form is 'his playing'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Transform the statement into a possessive gerund: 'Maria is late.'
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Maria's being late.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of a possessive gerund in a sentence?
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A possessive gerund functions as a noun and can act as the subject or object of a verb.
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