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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

You and your

Which is correct usage?

I appreciate your letting me know about this issue.

I appreciate you letting me know about this issue.

Thank you
  

Top answer

lol), so can be the subject or the object of a phrase. You asked this question. So, now I am talking to You .

— AndreZ

  • lol), so can be the subject or the object of a phrase.
  • You asked this question.
  • So, now I am talking to You .
  • Your is an adjective, it means that something is of property of you.
  • Your question, your computer...
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Hi

In correct speaking You refers to the person you are speaking to(auto referential...lol), so can be the subject or the object of a phrase.

You asked this question.
So, now I am talking to You.

Your is an adjective, it means that something is of property of you. Your question, your computer...

In the slang english and mostly in
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AnonymousI appreciate your letting me know about this issue.
I appreciate you letting me know about this issue.
Both are correct. Many people prefer your in formal style.

CB
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Thank you for this answer, CB. I am glad both are correct. Emotion: smile
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Thank you for responding to my question, Andre. I appreciate that you took the time.
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