[grayprog]

I always wondered why there is no "is" in this phrase. Why is it not "This page is intentionally left blank". I hoped this article would answer it, but no. It does show the is in [] to mark that's it's kinda missing. Anyone knows why there's no "is"? Does it ring wrong to you without "is"?

[Semiapies]

Because "left" works fine as the verb and doesn't require "is". To me, it flows better in speech with "is", but that's a subjective opinion and probably a culturally-influenced one; British people use that construction less than Americans like me, in my experience.

[minitoar]

It would be more correct to add “was” since it happened in the past (the act of leaving it blank). Not necessary at all because “left blank” is already past tense.

[chaoticmass]

This page intentionally left blank.

"is" intentionally omitted.

[jiveturkey]

not to me.

does 'he eats faster than I [do]' seem wrong to you? it's a different problem ('than' as conjunction vs 'than' as preposition)[1] but to similar efect.

[1] https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/than-i-v...

[rahuldottech]

To me, "This page has been left blank intentionally" would sound the best, but eh.

[bil7]

"page intentionally left blank" seems kosher to me

[lukifer]

Omit needless words?