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Anon f8r Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Transitive verb

Is it complusory to have an object after a transitive verb? e.g. I would appreciate (it) if you would reply asap.

There could/must be an object following a transitive verb. Is it could or must?

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Hongkie I would appreciate (it) if you would reply asap. I could be wrong, but in my opinion removing the "it" does not deprive your sentence of an object.

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  • Hongkie I would appreciate (it) if you would reply asap.
  • I could be wrong, but in my opinion removing the "it" does not deprive your sentence of an object.
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Hongkie I would appreciate (it) if you would reply asap.
I could be wrong, but in my opinion removing the "it" does not deprive your sentence of an object.
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Hi,
HongkieIs it complusory to have an object after a transitive verb?
Yes. Broadly speaking, a transitive verb takes at least one object.
Hongkiee.g. I would appreciate (it) if you would reply as soon as possible.
Do not leave out it; it is mandatory here.

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