Object + V-ing
Hi everyone! I was wondering if these sentences are grammatically correct:
1. The idea of them playing with fire is driving me crazy
2. With that being said and done, I think it’s best for us to do the best
What confuses me is that why are the objects in those sentences above are followed by V-ing? Can anyone please explain to me?
Thank you in advance
Top answer
They are correct. xoleoni97 them playing with fire It's a noun phrase. You may find this one more familiar: the idea of their play with fire.
- They are correct.
- xoleoni97 them playing with fire It's a noun phrase.
- You may find this one more familiar: the idea of their play with fire.
- But 'them' works here.
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They are correct.
xoleoni97 them playing with fire
It's a noun phrase.
You may find this one more familiar: the idea of their play with fire.
But 'them' works here.
0xoleoni971.The idea of them playing with fire is driving me crazy
Yes, this is very good English, except for the missing period (full stop).
The idea [ of them playing with fire ] is driving me crazy.
Details:
"of" is a preposition.
A preposition is followed by a noun or noun phrase.
A non-finite clause with the present partic
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