Asked by Majestic

__________ playing the chords improved our performance.

He
His
Him
He's
Answered by Ms. Sue
His
Answered by Majestic
Thank you! Is there any particular rule that would help with his/him usage?
Answered by Ms. Sue
From Writeacher:

http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/gerunds.htm#possessive

Because a gerund is basically a noun in the sentence, it needs a possessive in front of it. It wasn’t he who improved the performance; it was his playing the chords that did so.
Answered by Majestic
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