Asked by Sarah

Identify any improper verbal usage in each sentence. Each sentence has an error. Write the correct form of the verb.


We appreciate you not smoking near the building entrance.
Answered by Writeacher
Ooops! You forgot to tell what YOU THINK the answers are.
Answered by Allyson
We appreciate you NOT smoking near the entrance of the building, maybe?
Answered by Writeacher
Allyson is incorrect. What does Sarah think?
Answered by Sarah
It has something to do with gerunds. but im sure how it fits.

you normally change the subject by adding an 's.
Answered by Writeacher
Gerunds are verb forms ending in -ing.

Which is the gerund in that sentence? Is it serving as a noun or adjective or what?
Answered by Sarah
smoking
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, and it's serving as a noun because that's what gerunds do!

Would you say, "I found you coat"? Why or why not? ("coat" is the noun here)
Answered by Sarah
i have found your coat. would you say we appreciate you not having smoked near the entrance?
Answered by Sarah
o i read it wrong. so it would be your
Answered by Writeacher
No.

You put "your" (possessive form) in front of the noun "coat" -- so what do you need to do in your sentence??
Answered by Writeacher
Yes!!! Good for you!
Answered by Sarah
thank you
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome.

Dealing with gerunds is not easy, I know.
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