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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Usage of verb "select"

Hello, there

I was wondering if these sentences are grammatical, in terms of the usage of verb "select" :

"Instead, people created a new environment for them, and selected for other characteristics than
nature previously had.
Seeds recovered at archaeological sites clearly show that farmers selected for larger seeds and
thinner seed coats."

-----> I think the verb "select" has objects (other characteristics/ larger seeds and thinner seed coats),
therefore perposition "for" should be deleted.

People selected for other charavteristics. (x)
People selected other characteristics. (o)
Farmers selected for larger seeds and thinner seed coats. (x)
Farmers selected larger seeds and thinner seed coats. (o)

Am I right or wrong?

Hungry for your replies,

Good Day!
TTiger
  

Top answer

Anonymous I was wondering if these sentences are grammatical, in terms of the usage of verb "select" : Yes, they are. Anonymous I think the verb "select" has objects (other characteristics/ larger seeds and thinner seed coats), therefore perposition "for" should be deleted. No; no object is required: tr.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous I was wondering if these sentences are grammatical, in terms of the usage of verb "select" : Yes, they are.
  • Anonymous I think the verb "select" has objects (other characteristics/ larger seeds and thinner seed coats), therefore perposition "for" should be deleted.
  • No; no object is required: tr.
  • To take as a choice from among several; pick out.
  • intr.
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AnonymousI was wondering if these sentences are grammatical, in terms of the usage of verb "select" :
Yes, they are.
Anonymous I think the verb "select" has objects (other characteristics/ larger seeds and thinner seed coats), therefore perposition "for" should be deleted.
No; no object is required:

tr.
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Thanks,

Are there any differences in meaning between two sentences below ?

Farmers selected for larger seeds. vs
Farmers selected larger seeds.

TTiger
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AnonymousAre there any differences in meaning between two sentences below ? Farmers selected for larger seeds. vs Farmers selected larger seeds.
A slight one, yes: since larger seeds may be genetically linked to another character, they may select, e.g. more robust seedlings in order to select for larger seeds.
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