What is an exception to using a possessive before a gerund?

When the gerund is a verbal noun

When the gerund is a proper noun

When the gerund is an abstract noun

Identify the sentence with the correct possessive gerund.

B) My running every morning keeps me fit.

A) Me running every morning keeps me fit.

C) I running every morning keeps me fit.

D) Mine running every morning keeps me fit.

Choose the correct possessive gerund usage.

B) Their arriving late disrupted the meeting.

A) Them arriving late disrupted the meeting.

C) They arriving late disrupted the meeting.

D) Theirs arriving late disrupted the meeting.

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive gerund?

B) Our winning the game was unexpected.

A) Us winning the game was unexpected.

C) We winning the game was unexpected.

D) Ours winning the game was unexpected.

Select the sentence with the correct possessive gerund.

B) His forgetting the keys was a problem.

A) Him forgetting the keys was a problem.

C) He forgetting the keys was a problem.

D) Himself forgetting the keys was a problem.

Identify the correct possessive gerund usage.

B) Their leaving early was unexpected.

A) Them leaving early was unexpected.

C) They leaving early was unexpected.

D) Theirs leaving early was unexpected.

Choose the sentence with the correct possessive gerund.

B) His playing the guitar was impressive.

A) Him playing the guitar was impressive.

C) He playing the guitar was impressive.

D) Himself playing the guitar was impressive.

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive gerund?

B) Our finishing the project on time was crucial.

A) Us finishing the project on time was crucial.

C) We finishing the project on time was crucial.

D) Ours finishing the project on time was crucial.

Select the sentence with the correct possessive gerund.

A) Her dancing gracefully was admired by all.

B) She dancing gracefully was admired by all.

C) Hers dancing gracefully was admired by all.

D) She dances gracefully was admired by all.

Identify the correct possessive gerund usage.

B) Their singing beautifully was a highlight.

A) Them singing beautifully was a highlight.

C) They singing beautifully was a highlight.

D) Theirs singing beautifully was a highlight.

Choose the sentence with the correct possessive gerund.

B) His writing the report was appreciated.

A) Him writing the report was appreciated.

C) He writing the report was appreciated.

D) Himself writing the report was appreciated.

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive gerund?

B) Our attending the conference was beneficial.

A) Us attending the conference was beneficial.

C) We attending the conference was beneficial.

D) Ours attending the conference was beneficial.

Select the sentence with the correct possessive gerund.

A) Her painting the portrait was praised.

B) She painting the portrait was praised.

C) Hers painting the portrait was praised.

D) She paints the portrait was praised.

Possessive Gerunds

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English

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12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.3.1A, L.8.1A, L.11-12.3A

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Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When my friends talk to my crush I get angry.

My friends talking to my crush makes me angry.

My friends' talking to my crush makes me angry.

My friends' talk to my crush makes me angry.

My friends talk to my crush makes me angry.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

It's kind of annoying when my sister eats the candies I buy.

My sister's eat my candies is kind of annoying.

My sister eating my candies is kind of annoying.

My sister's eating my candies is kind of annoying.

My sister eat my candies is kind of annoying.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is there a problem if I grab some food from your kitchen?

Do you mind my grab some food from your kitchen?

Do you mind me grabbing some food from your kitchen?

Do you mind my grabbing some food from your kitchen?

Do you mind me grab some food from your kitchen?

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which possessive gerund is correct?

Him dropping the glass caused it to shatter.

His dropping the glass caused it to shatter.

He dropped the glass and caused it to shatter.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses correctly the possessive gerund?

Them playing loud music was rude to the other neighbors.

They playing loud music was rude to the other neighbors.

Their playing loud music was rude to the other neighbors.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses a possessive gerund correctly?

Dad said my earning an allowance depended on my chores.

Dad said me earning an allowance depended on my chores.

Dad`s said my earning an allowances depended on my chores.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which possessive gerund is INCORRECT

Their studying hard paid off on their report cards.

His telling the story with funny voices kept the class interested.

Me getting the baby ready helped my mom.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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Possessive Gerunds

25 questions

When my friends talk to my crush I get angry.

It's kind of annoying when my sister eats the candies I buy.

Is there a problem if I grab some food from your kitchen?

Which possessive gerund is correct?

Which sentence uses correctly the possessive gerund?

Which sentence uses a possessive gerund correctly?

Which possessive gerund is INCORRECT

Should I use a possessive before a gerund?

What is an exception to using a possessive before a gerund?

Which sentence uses a possessive gerund correctly?

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