Think someone to be adjective/noun VS think someone adjective/noun
1. I think him to be a genius.
2. I think him a genius.
3. I think him to be unkind.
4. I think him unkind.
5. He is thought to be a genius.
6. He is thought a genius.
7. He is thought to be unkind.
8. He is thought unkind.
Which numbers are correct ?
And any reason you didn't choose the other numbers?
And what are the differences in meaning?
Top answer
fire1 Which numbers are correct ? Opinions will vary. These turns of phrase are so old that nobody today has a very good feel for which are right and which are wrong.
- fire1 Which numbers are correct ?
- Opinions will vary.
- These turns of phrase are so old that nobody today has a very good feel for which are right and which are wrong.
- I don't believe I've ever heard anyone use I think him ...
- in my entire life, though I've seen it in writing.
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fire1Which numbers are correct ?
Opinions will vary. These turns of phrase are so old that nobody today has a very good feel for which are right and which are wrong. I don't believe I've ever heard anyone use I think him ... in my entire life, though I've seen it in writing. He is thought to be ... is used often enough, however.
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