Is it ungrammatical
It is possible to persuade him. (O)
He is possible to persuade. (X)
Is it also ungrammatical: He is impossible to persuade?
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Anonymous Is it also ungrammatical: He is impossible to persuade? It is grammatical but highly unlikely. However, 'He is impossible to persuade' sounds quite likely.
- Anonymous Is it also ungrammatical: He is impossible to persuade?
- It is grammatical but highly unlikely.
- However, 'He is impossible to persuade' sounds quite likely.
- English is a strange language, isn't it!
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AnonymousIs it also ungrammatical: He is impossible to persuade?
It is grammatical but highly unlikely. However, 'He is impossible to persuade' sounds quite likely. English is a strange language, isn't it!
0My take:
Yes, you need an object with the verb persuade.
persuade = convince
Try to persuade him to come. or
He'll come with a bit of persuading.
I allowed myself to be persuaded.
also not allso
Tom
EDIT: Sorry, MM, I didn't see you there.
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