Hi! I would like to know whether the verb "push" used in the following sentence is a complex transitive verb or a ditransitive one.
The sentence is says:
"The situation pushed her to consider her decision."
Thanks in advance.
Complex transitive or ditransitive
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Re: Complex transitive or ditransitive
Since it requires both a direct object (her) and some further complementation, 'push' here would qualify as a complex transitive verb.
However, since that complementation takes the form of an infinitive phrase (to consider her situation) and not an indirect object, it would not qualify as ditransitive.
However, since that complementation takes the form of an infinitive phrase (to consider her situation) and not an indirect object, it would not qualify as ditransitive.