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Offline t k

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I see them unhappy.
« on: December 21, 2021, 01:02:13 pm »
(1) I see them unhappy.
(2) The fire burned them black.

In (1), does "unhappy" modify "them"?
I am not sure of the grammar but I feel it's like (2).
The adjectives seem more tied to the verb than to "them".
Thanks.  --- tk
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Re: I see them unhappy.
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2021, 01:44:14 pm »
Oh, once again, so much depends on context...
1, Could be - I see them (as) being unhappy. But, in contest, your sentence could be fine,
2. Is fine - depending on the context.
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