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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

excuse ---> doing

Can excuse be followed by an -ing form?

That doesn't excuse you doing such things.

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That doesn't excuse your doing such things.

— Mister Micawber

  • That doesn't excuse your doing such things.
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That doesn't excuse your doing such things.
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Yours is fine in most contexts. If you want a more formal usage, use Mister Micawber's.
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