The usage of "of" with V+ing

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I know the pattern such as "Edison's invention of the lamp". If we use V+ing in this pattern just as in the example below, which is correct, 1 or 2, or both of them? Sometimes I see "of" and sometimes I don't when V+Ing is used!

1) David's painting of the house

2) David's painting the house

Cool Breeze · Accepted Answer

Both can be correct.

Anonymous1) David's painting of the house

David's painting of the house doesn't interest anyone.

Anonymous2) David's painting the house

David is painting the house.

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Anonymous · Answer

I see that "My painting of the house doesn't interest anyone" is correct. How about the one below, is it possible to say that this way (without of)?

- My painting the house doesn't interest anyone.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes it is possible to say that this way (without of). When we use V+ing in this pattern, both (with or without of) are correct and they are the same as below:

- David's painting (of) the house doesn't interest anyone. v

- My painting (of) the house doesn't interest anyone. v

The usage of "of" with V+ing

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