{"id":50306,"date":"2020-09-07T01:15:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T01:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/aee\/aee-1430-grammar-day-we-appreciate-your-asking-tough-questions\/"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:40:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T15:40:51","slug":"aee-1430-grammar-day-we-appreciate-your-asking-tough-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-1430-grammar-day-we-appreciate-your-asking-tough-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"AEE 1430: Grammar Day! We Appreciate Your Asking Tough Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you heard people use \u201cyour\u201d where you felt like \u201cyou\u201d belonged?<\/p>\n

The way that you talk about things that happened, whether past or present, can be very confusing.<\/p>\n

Today we\u2019re looking at a concept that can be a bit confusing even to natives.<\/p>\n

It takes patience and practice, but you will see which option to use to sound more natural in your conversations. <\/p>\n

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We have a letter from a listener about a specific grammar related issue.<\/p>\n

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Hi Lindsay, Michelle, Jessica, and Aubrey!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been years now that I\u2019ve been listening to your awesome podcast, and I learn something every day. It allows me to refine my English, which is crucial to me!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Since the English Immersion in Boston with Lindsay and Jessica, which is still one of my best experiences in the US, I was able to complete a Master\u2019s Degree and I got my American Citizenship a couple months ago. Woohoo!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

My question is very specific and grammar-oriented. I noticed around me and in movies or TV shows that sometimes, people use the structure \u201cI + Verb + Possessive + Gerund + Complement.\u201d A good example is \u201cI appreciate your coming to my place.\u201d This is very different than the structure that I would have used, \u201cI appreciate that you came to my place.\u201d Is there any nuance between the two sentences, or is mine incorrect? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I would appreciate your giving me an answer!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you again for your great work!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Looking At A Very Advanced Concept In English<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is a great question, and it also happens to be very advanced.<\/p>\n

The truth is that most natives may not even know the answer to this question.<\/p>\n

This is one of those questions a native speaker may even be asked, or at least be confused about in their head! <\/p>\n

It\u2019s no wonder that this can be a confusing concept, because even natives may not fully understand it or know how to use it properly.<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s the answer? <\/p>\n

We will go over some of the basics today, not the nitty nitty gritty because that can get a bit overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Today we are going to discuss more of the meaning and what knowing the answer means for your life in English. <\/p>\n

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How To Use This In Conversation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The question raises a good point which is how you actually say something in conversation.<\/p>\n

In the example, \u201cyour\u201d is right however conversationally, people say both. <\/p>\n

For formal situations and writing, it is more important to consider which is correct. <\/p>\n

People tend to use these interchangeably for the most part. <\/p>\n

If there is a difference, it is extremely small and the speaker wouldn\u2019t likely be choosing to use one or the other for any specific person. <\/p>\n

However it can help to look at the difference so that you know which option may work best in each situation.<\/p>\n