Which sentence correctly uses the possessive form before a gerund, following formal grammar rules?

Explanation

In formal, traditional grammar, a possessive pronoun or noun is used before a gerund (the ‘-ing’ form functioning as a noun), giving ‘I appreciate your helping me,’ since the gerund phrase ‘helping me’ is treated as a noun being modified by the possessive. While ‘I appreciate you helping me’ is extremely common in everyday speech, the possessive form remains the prescriptively correct choice in formal English. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.