Possessive with Gerunds (Advanced Level Summit 1A)
In this lesson, teacher Angela Carvalho Araujo delves into the advanced concept of using possessives with gerunds. Through examples such as "Do
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Slide1Possessive with Gerunds Advanced Level Summit 1A Possessive with Gerunds Advanced Level Summit 1A Possessive with Gerunds Advanced Level Summit 1A Possessive with Gerunds Advanced Level Summit 1A By teacher Angela Carvalho Araújo/ 2012 By teacher Angela Carvalho Araújo/ 2012
Slide2Angela Araújo - CMF - 2012• Do you mind if I close the door? • Would you mind if I closed the door? Question used to ask for permission. Question used to ask for permission.
Slide3Angela Araújo - CMF - 2012Do you mind my singing? Do you mind my singing? • Use possessive before a gerund when you want to indicate the doer of the action. • E.g. • The kids’ singing was too loud. • Your constant arguing is bugging me.
Slide4Angela Araújo - CMF - 2012Let’s read more examples Let’s read more examples • I can’t stand my students’ talking while I explain grammar rules! • Chris’s talking on his cell phone during meetings is anoying his boss. • Maria’s smoking is worrying her boyfriend. • A: “So, Ted phoned you yesterday?” • B: “Yes. I still can’t believe his calling me up after all this time!”
Slide5Angela Araújo - CMF - 2012Attention: Attention: • Informal spoken English: • A noun or an object is often used instead of a possessive. Observe: • E.g. • I can understand Hugo being annoyed. (standard = Hugo’s) • I can’t accept them ignoring me. (standard = their)
Slide6Angela Araújo - CMF - 2012Now observe: Now observe: • I really appreciate them looking after me so well. ( their ) • What happens if the object is complex? We do not use possessive form. • I really enjoyed Aron and his sister showing me around.( their )
Slide7Angela Araújo - CMF - 2012GO TO SB PG 52 - C • HOMEWORK: – WB LESSON 1 – EX.3, 4
Slide8Angela Araújo - CMF - 2012Credits Credits • SASLOW, J. & ASHER, A. Summit 1A • SASLOW, J. & ASHER, A. Summit 1A • HEWINGS, M. Grammar for CAE and Proficiency • HEWINGS, M. Grammar for CAE and Proficiency • Slides by teacher Angela Carvalho Araújo • Slides by teacher Angela Carvalho Araújo
