I remember him saying that, or I remember his saying that?
2007-07-31 17:01:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
"HIS" is the correct word to use
"HIM" is the objective case of he, used as a direct or indirect object
"HIS" is the possessive form of he (used as an attributive or predicative adjective):
2007-07-31 17:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. VanNostrand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a difficult call. I guess I would suggest the following statement: "I remember that he said that." At least I know my way is grammatically correct. Technically, I think"I remember his saying that" is correct--his just shows possession of the action. However, it is awkward, so I like "I remember him saying that" better.
2007-08-01 00:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I remember his saying that goes you can kill two birds with one stone. That's the only way the second one makes sense.
2007-08-01 00:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember him saying that.
When using "his" you are using a possessive form, indicating ownership. Although what he said does belong to him, you are actually referring to the person and what was said, which is why "him" is grammatically correct.
2007-08-01 00:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by WrinkleFree 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
him because his is possesive. so
i remember him saying that makes sense if that is the end of the sentence. the only way his would work is in something like
"i remember his saying, 'that wont work'"
his means you're referring to something he specifically said.
2007-08-01 00:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by shelleyluvzboyz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which is more 'grammatically correct' and why?
"I remember his saying that."
"I remember his being there."
"I remember him well."
2007-08-01 00:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember him saying that is correct because its in the past tense. Him=past, His=present
2007-08-01 00:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by CiCi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
his is a possessive word as in his car, his house, his dog..etc. where as him is a noun either way they both seem unintelligent.
2007-08-01 00:06:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the second one doesnt even make sense!
2007-08-01 00:03:30 · answer #9 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
da 2nd one doesnt make sense.
2007-08-01 00:03:59 · answer #10 · answered by ♥вяєαк ∂αη¢є,ησт нєαятѕ ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋