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Is there something omitted between "joke" and "nobody"?

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Rebecca

Yes, there is! The word "that" is omitted in this sentence. This happens frequently in English. Here are examples with words omitted from the sentences. Ex: [Do you] Want a new car? Ex: [Would you like some] ice cream? Ex: I would like [to have] a day off.

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