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Maj Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

My/me

Which is correct?

1. I hope you don't mind my asking about your weekend.
2. I hope you don't mind me asking about your weekend.

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hi Maj i think the first one is correct

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hi Maj
i think the first one is correct
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Absolutely. But what about the second one would you accept it in an informal context?
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I think the second one should be accepted in an informal context.
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All correct, the first is the accurate one, the second can be used (and is more frequently)
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Hi Hitchhiker,

Is the second example grammatically correct?
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2. i hope you don't mind me asking about your weekend.
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1. I hope you don't mind I ask about your weekend. (FORMAL) IN THIS CASE, I THINK THE VERB(ASK) LOST "ING FORM"

I HOPE YOU DON'T MIND (*THAT) I ASK ABOUT YOUR WEEKEND.

*OPTIONAL

2. I hope you don't mind me asking about your weekend. (INFORMAL)
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Hi Maj,

I think other forum members have answered your question. Following is a rule that can be applied in deciding the form of a pronoun--my or me.

In a formal writing, if a pronoun precedes a gerund, use the possessive form of the pronoun--Your/our/its/their/my...etc. For example,

(1) I hope you don't mind my asking about your weeke
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GREA EXPLANATION!!!!

I HAVE DOUBTS IF MY SENTENCES ARE CORRECT. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

I HOPE YOU DON'T MIND (*THAT) I ASK ABOUT YOUR WEEKEND.

I HOPE YOU DON'T MIND IF I ASK ABOUT YOUR WEEKEND.
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Hi Matress,

Welcome to the forums.

I don't think you realise that, on the internet, using all capital letters is the equivalent of SHOUTING whatever you are saying? I only mean this as a friendly tip.

Nona
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