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Cat desk Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Usage of gerunds

I have a question reharding the usage of gerunds. Are the following senteces correct? If not, Can you expalin why?

  • Before finishing the project, you need to finish your homework.

  • Before your finishing the project, you need to finish your homework.

I know for the above I can say:

  • Before you finish the project, you need to finish your homework.

But when I try to use gerunds, the problem arises.

Another example:

  • John there's a good show going on the TV on career making. Watch It before Its ending.

I know I can say:

  • John there's a good show going on the TV on career making. Watch It before It ends.

Can anyone please explain how I should use gerunds In those sentences?


Thanks in advance.

  

Top answer

Before finishing the project, you need to finish your homework. OK Before your finishing the project, you need to finish your homework. No.

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  • Before finishing the project, you need to finish your homework.
  • OK Before your finishing the project, you need to finish your homework.
  • No.
  • The subject of the non-finite verb ("finishing") is taken from the context.
  • We use possessive pronouns when the subject is different from, or not in the context (matrix clause).
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  • Before finishing the project, you need to finish your homework. OK

  • Before your finishing the project, you need to finish your homework. No. The subject of the non-finite verb ("finishing") is taken from the context. We use possessive pronouns when the subject is different

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