Is the object of throw omitted?
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest.
It looks like there is no object of the verb "throw" in the sentence above. So what I wonder about are..
1. In that sentence, is the object of throw is omitted and is "throw" used as an intransitive verb?
2. If context is clear, can the object of a verb be omitted like in the sentence?
3. Is the sentence grammatically correct?
I'd say yes to all the questions.
Top answer
fire1 I'd say yes to all the questions. Me too, pretty much. However, leaving out the object of a transitive verb is sometimes called the "absolute" usage, which may be something a little different from "intransitive".
- fire1 I'd say yes to all the questions.
- Me too, pretty much.
- However, leaving out the object of a transitive verb is sometimes called the "absolute" usage, which may be something a little different from "intransitive".
- I suspect different dictionaries and grammar books may define these things in various ways.
- We ate late last night.
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fire1I'd say yes to all the questions.
Me too, pretty much. However, leaving out the object of a transitive verb is sometimes called the "absolute" usage, which may be something a little different from "intransitive". I suspect different dictionaries and grammar books may define these things in various ways.
We ate late last night. (Obviousl
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