Vt vs. Vi
Dear people,
Suppose you say:
The development of smartphones and other portable
devices that connect to the Internet has certainly made
our lives easier.
Would you use development as the abstract noun which
comes from develop as a transitive verb or an intransitive one?
Please kindly help me develop an understanding of
this type question that I sometimes get confused about.
I speak Japanese and when I put English sentences into Japanese,
this sort of problem is not trivial.
Thank you.
Ray
Top answer
Ray Virgin Would you use development as the abstract noun whichcomes from develop as a transitive verb or an intransitive one? It can be either, depending on context. In your example transitive is implied.
- Ray Virgin Would you use development as the abstract noun whichcomes from develop as a transitive verb or an intransitive one?
- It can be either, depending on context.
- In your example transitive is implied.
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Ray VirginWould you use development as the abstract noun whichcomes from develop as a transitive verb or an intransitive one?
It can be either, depending on context. In your example transitive is implied.
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