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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

What is correct, you or yours?

Statement 1
"You would receive at least $21,500 for your first year subject to your meeting the renewal requirements."

or

Statement 2
"You would receive at least $21,500 for your first year subject to you meeting the renewal requirements."

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Thanks for your help on the proper use of your or you in this case.
Please advise if anything else is incorrect.
Thanks! HVH
  

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"your" is formally correct and is preferable in a relatively formal sentence such as this. In everyday English you will often hear "you" used in such situations.

  • "your" is formally correct and is preferable in a relatively formal sentence such as this.
  • In everyday English you will often hear "you" used in such situations.
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"your" is formally correct and is preferable in a relatively formal sentence such as this.

In everyday English you will often hear "you" used in such situations.

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