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Interventizio Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

I can't stand your/you

Hi
"I can't stand YOU/YOUR criticizing anything I do!"
1) Is the sentence correct?
2) Which is the best option?
Thank you in advance.
  

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Interventizio"I can't stand YOU/YOUR criticizing anything I do!"
The sentence is correct.

I've always used "your" in this situation, but most native speakers use "you," especially in casual conversation.
There used to be a rule about using the possessive with gerunds, but I guess it's gone.
You should check with your teacher before taking a te
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"Your criticizing anything I do" is correct; often used in writing. However, I've seen "you criticizing" getting used, equally.
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