Pronouns before the gerund or infinitive

In cases where the infinitive is used as a complement, any noun or pronoun directly preceding it preceding it will be in the complement form, some common verbs which are followed by the infinitive and which often require an indirect object are listed here.

Allow    invite remind     ask    order   urge     beg    permit   want     convince     persuade    Expert      prepare      instruct        promise

Subject       +   Verb  +    complement form (Pronoun noun)    + (to + verb)………….

• Joe asked Mary to call him when she woke up.
• We ordered him to appear in court.
• In urge you to reconsider your decision.
• They were trying to persuade him to change his mind.
• The teacher permitted them to turn their assignments in late.
• You should prepare your son to take this examination.

However, before the gerund, a noun or pronoun must appear in the possessive form. 

Subject     +    verb     + (possessive form of noun/possessive adjective) + (verb + ing)……

• We understand your not being able to stay longer.
• He regrets her leaving.
• We are looking forward to their coming next year.
• We don’t approve of John’s buying this house.
• We resent the teacher’s not announcing the test sooner.
• We object to their calling at this hour.

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