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What is the good of your going now? vs What is the good of you going now?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What is the good of your going now?' is more formal and literary, while 'What is the good of you going now?' is more commonly used in everyday spoken English. The choice between 'your' and 'you' depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

What is the good of your going now?

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in formal or literary contexts.

This phrase is used to question the purpose or benefit of someone's departure or action. 'Your' is used to show possession in this context.

Examples:

  • What is the good of your leaving so soon?
  • What is the good of your staying here?
  • What is the good of your helping him now?

Alternatives:

  • What is the point of your going now?
  • Why are you going now?
  • What benefit is there in your going now?
  • What is the use of your going now?
  • What is the purpose of your going now?

What is the good of you going now?

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in everyday spoken English.

This phrase is used to question the purpose or benefit of someone's departure or action. 'You' is used as the subject pronoun in this context.

Examples:

  • What is the good of you leaving so soon?
  • What is the good of you staying here?
  • What is the good of you helping him now?

Alternatives:

  • What is the point of you going now?
  • Why are you going now?
  • What benefit is there in you going now?
  • What is the use of you going now?
  • What is the purpose of you going now?

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