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instead of my attendance vs instead of my attending

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Instead of my attendance' is used when referring to an event or situation where your presence is required, while 'instead of my attending' is used when referring to the action of attending an event or situation.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 2607 views

instead of my attendance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a situation where your presence is required but you are suggesting an alternative to being physically present.

Examples:

  • I will send a representative instead of my attendance at the meeting.

Alternatives:

  • in place of my attendance
  • rather than my attendance
  • as a substitute for my attendance
  • in lieu of my attendance
  • in substitution for my attendance

instead of my attending

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of attending an event or situation, suggesting an alternative action or event.

Examples:

  • I will watch the recording instead of my attending the lecture.
  • Oct 22, 2014 ... We would've gone to the movies Wednesday as planned, instead of my attending his heretofore unscheduled funeral this late Friday afternoon.

Alternatives:

  • in place of my attending
  • rather than my attending
  • as a substitute for my attending
  • in lieu of my attending
  • in substitution for my attending

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