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Sesquipedalian101 Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
English very good
Is the following sentence correct?
I did not think his English very good.
I did not think his English very good.
Top answer
Yes.
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Yes. Some verbs allow what is called a "small clause" to follow them. In this case the small clause is his English very good, a shortened form of (that) his English was very good.
Others:
I did not consider his English very good.
They declared the soldier fit for duty.
They judged the man incompetent.
CJ
Others:
I did not consider his English very good.
They declared the soldier fit for duty.
They judged the man incompetent.
CJ
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Woow. CJ![L] You made me admire you again. I was trying to find the logic behind this and no one could explain it as clear as you or my mind is working well tonight.
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Hi, Doll!
It's just that small clauses are a bit tricky. I'm sure your mind is working fine!
CJ
It's just that small clauses are a bit tricky. I'm sure your mind is working fine!
CJ
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