In Speaking English^x, Pronouns^x, Prepositions^x

Grammar Geek wrote: Singing is a gerund, a noun, so it takes the possessive my . This is rather peculiar, I think. I have encountered the same thing on these forums many times. Native speakers say: "A gerund is a noun." Do they teach it that way in American schools and universities?...

I've provided a link to bartleby which is an excellent grammar reference, albeit American - so you have to read between the lines when considering British English Grammar. The reference says the English still retains a dative case, but it only applies to the pronouns, moreover, the pronouns...