What object is omitted after "want" below?
You can do anything you want.
Since "anything" is the antecedent of the relative clause, is "anything" omitted after "want"?
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No. Elliptically, it's the verb to do that is omitted:
You can do anything you want [to do].
But since it is assumed to exist, repeating it is unnecessary.
answered Apr 8, 2019 at 14:10
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Thank you so much for your post. I have one more question. Can you teach me what sentences are combined with a relative pronoun here? Apr 8, 2019 at 14:43
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@jinnyk216 You should ask that as a separate question, and try to narrow it down. As it stands, it's too broad for there to be a good answer. Apr 8, 2019 at 14:45