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Yes, but that rule is increasingly being flouted, probably because it is often difficult to identify gerunds from the present participle form of verbs. Here are some examples of the proper use of the possessive case before a gerund: I appreciate your taking the time to write back. I love to read accounts of the Founding Fathers' signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Bob's funniest story is the one about his falling into the pig trough. I've heard many stories about people's ignorance of geography, but Bill's failing to identify the United States on a map takes the cake. Problems arise when it's hard to be sure whether the -ing word is a gerund or a present participle, as in the following sentence:
The teacher became infuriated by the student's/students' chattering. If the teacher was infuriated by the students who were chattering -- and not the other students (who may have been sleeping, texting each other, or just not paying attention) -- then one could argue that chattering is a participle and the possessive case is unnecessary. If, however, the teacher was infuriated by the chattering, then the possessive case should be used, because chattering is acting as a gerund.
What else can I help you with?
When should a word show possession by 's?
Possessive words - his, her, our - or possessive forms - John's, doctor's, - are used to show that some thing 'belongs' to someone or something eg John's sister -- the sister 'belongs to John The doctor's car -- the car belongs to the doctor. Our cat -- the cat belongs to us
What part of speech is their in their work?
There is a possessive case pronoun. As usual for such pronouns, it functions as an adjective in the sentence.
What contract should be signed before moving in with boyfriend?
In some countries there should be a legal partnership contract. (Unless your married, in which case, he's your husband). In some countries there are no laws regulating any contract at all. Check with your lawyer.
How do you smooth off your last coat of spray paint on a computer case before i apply a clear coat or one more coat of paint to finish off rubbing compound?
extra fine sand paper should do fine
What to do with old polyurethane?
Polyurethane are recyclable, therefore, old, used or spent polyurethane should be sorted and recycled. we need to bear in mind that it takes more than 100years for polyurethane products to decay. Also, they are not biodegradable. Therefore, recycling is the way forward and in the case of some special polyurethane products such as Hospital wastes and the likes, the wastes should be treated before recycling. Olaoluwa Ogunfeyitimi
