0
Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Devoid
Hi
I have seen a question like this
He watches, his face devoid of emotion, as friends of his step up to take the stage.
Could you please explain why there is no auxiliary verb before the word devoid? Although it somehow sounds fine to me, but I still dont know why. Is it supposed to be "his face is devoid of emotion"? If not, please explain, Thanks.
I have seen a question like this
He watches, his face devoid of emotion, as friends of his step up to take the stage.
Could you please explain why there is no auxiliary verb before the word devoid? Although it somehow sounds fine to me, but I still dont know why. Is it supposed to be "his face is devoid of emotion"? If not, please explain, Thanks.
Top answer
Anonymous Could you please explain why there is no auxiliary verb before the word devoid? w=devoid&ls=a
- Anonymous Could you please explain why there is no auxiliary verb before the word devoid?
- w=devoid&ls=a
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
3 Answers
0
AnonymousCould you please explain why there is no auxiliary verb before the word devoid?It is not a verb; 'devoid' is a post-modifying adjective: http://www.onelook.com/?w=devoid&ls=a
00
but i also saw this sentence: The skies are virtually devoid of birdlife.
Why is it have "are" before?
And can you give me more examples of post-modifying adjective?
Why is it have "are" before?
And can you give me more examples of post-modifying adjective?
00
It's the main verb of the sentence there.
AnonymousAnd can you give me more examples of post-modifying adjective?I have a better idea: please do a google search for 'devoid of' and find some sample sentences that interest you. Post them here and we'll discuss them.
0
Related Questions