These constructions are used in cases when the subject of the gerundial process differs from the subject of the finite verb. The nominal element of the construction(the doer) can be expressed by the noun in the genitive case(animate nouns) or common case(inanimate nouns) or by a possessive pronoun. The nominal element of this construction can also be expressed by a pronoun without case distinctions, such as: both, all, this, that, each, something(F.e. I rely on both of you writing an article). This constr. forms a syntactic unit serving as one part of the sentence:
- Complex subject(F.e. Masha’s being rude was disgusting)
- Complex object(F.e. I insist on your returning home soon)
- Complex attribute(F.e. There is no hope our winning the championship)
- Complex adv. modifier(F.e. On lecturer’s entering the hall, there was a loud applause)
