participial construction

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participial construction

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Why it's HIM instead of HE in the second sentence. Thanks!
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Recent polls show that he was widening the gap with Nick.
Recent polls show HIM/HE widening the gap with Nick.
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Re: participial construction

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'Him' it is the object of 'show'.
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