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Gerundial Predicative Constructions

         10.1. The Gerund can form predicative constructions, i.e. constructions in which the gerund is in predicate relation to the nominal element expressed by a noun or a pronoun. The noun/pronoun is the “subject” or “object” of the gerund, different from that of the finite verb.

Compare: I remember mentioning the fact. (= I remember that I mentioned the fact)

I remember your mentioning the fact. (= I remember that you mentioned it)

         10.2. The nominal element of the Construction can be expressed in different ways.

         a)  If it denotes a living being it may be expressed by a noun in the Common case, a noun in the Genetive case, a possessive pronoun, or a personal pronoun in the Objective case.

                   Do you mind me/my sitting here?

         The possessive is more formal and less usual in everyday speech. But the possessive is more likely to be used at the beginning of a sentence.

                   Richard’s coming back is wonderful news.

         When the nominal element consists of two nouns or a noun modified by an attribute in post position, only the Common case is used.

                   I’m looking forward to Mary and Emely staying with us.

         b) If the nominal element denotes a lifeless object, it is expressed by a noun in the Common case or a possessive pronoun.

                   I said something of my watch being slow.

The nominal element can be expressed by a pronoun that has no case distinctions.

         I insist on both of you coming together.

10.3. Predicative constructions with the gerund are used in a sentence in different syntactic functions.

Subject

         It’s no use his/him apologizing – I’ll never forgive him.

Predicative

         I’m all for his representing our firm at the conference.

Direct Complex Object

         Do you mind my smoking?

Prepositional Complex Object

                   Sam was pleased about his son winning a prize.

         Attribute

                   I hate the idea of strangers looking after my baby.

         Adverbial Modifier

                   Despite your remembering me, I forgot.

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