Use of possessive or object pronoun

Asked Jul 24 '12 at 11:17

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When is a gerund supposed to be preceded by a possessive pronoun?

Do you mind me smoking?

Do you mind my smoking?

There's little chance of you getting a sunburn.

There's little chance of your getting a sunburn.

I was taught in school to use the latter of each pair, though have heard the former in daily life. Which is correct, or does it matter?

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I was taught in school to answer "Do you mind me smoking?" with "Not at all, burst into flames if you like." – James Waldby - jwpat7 Jul 24 '12 at 15:35

Use of possessive or object pronoun

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