[51] In the first of these sentences the pronoun to be supplied is the subject of “is honest,” and “I know” is parenthetical.  In the second sentence, the pronoun to be supplied is the subject of “to be honest,” which is the complement of “I know.” [52] “Foundations,” pp. 62-64.

EXERCISE XXVIII.

Which of the following forms is preferable?  Give the reason:—­

1.  I heard of him (his) coming home. 2.  What do you think of Marguerite (Marguerite’s) studying Latin? 3.  Have you any doubt of Kathleen (Kathleen’s) being happy? 4.  We saw the lady (lady’s) crossing the street. 5.  Do you remember my (me) speaking to you about your penmanship? 6.  We saw the old miser (miser’s) sitting alone in front of his hut. 7.  What is the good of your (you) going now? 8.  There was no doubt of him (his) being promoted. 9.  Trust to me (my) being on time. 10.  Are you surprised at it (its) being him (he)? 11.  No doubt his example will be followed by others, with the consequence
    of the country (country’s) being overrun by tramps.
12.  Look at him (his) reading a book. 13.  The delay was caused by us (our) missing the train. 14.  I found him (his) reading Idyls of the King. 15.  This may lead to Harry (Harry’s) getting a position. 16.  We did not see the house (house’s) burning. 17.  You (your) writing the letter so neatly secured for you the position. 18.  The man’s (man) breaking jail is evidence of his guilt. 19.  What do you think about this cloth (cloth’s) wearing well? 20.  We must insist upon every man (man’s) doing his duty. 21.  Mr. R.’s (Mr. R.) having come to town will soon be known. 22.  There is prospect of the Senate (Senate’s) passing the tariff bill. 23.  What use is there in a man (man’s) swearing? 24.  His parents are opposed to him (his) playing football. 25.  No one ever saw fat men (men’s) heading a riot. 26.  A fierce struggle ensued, ending in the intruder (intruder’s) being
    worsted.
27.  Professor C. relies on us (our) passing our examinations. 28.  I felt my heart (heart’s) beating faster. 29.  There is no use in me (my) trying to learn Hebrew. 30.  I enjoy nothing more than the sight of a yacht (yacht’s) sailing in a
    stiff breeze.
31.  Brown (Brown’s) being a manufacturer prevented his election.

EXERCISE XXIX.

Distinguish in meaning between the following sentences:—­

1.  The man (man’s) asking to be allowed to vote started a quarrel. 2.  Did you see him (his) riding? 3.  I had to laugh at John (John’s) riding a bicycle. 4.  Think of me (my) eating frogs’ legs. 5.  Much depends on the teacher (teacher’s) correcting the papers. 6.  Did you watch him (his) entering the room? 7.  Did you hear Ruth (Ruth’s) singing? 8.  No one ever heard of that man (man’s) running for office.

EXERCISE XXX.