Sunday, August 5, 2018

Grammar: Missing Main Verb

Remember that every English sentence must have a subject and a main verb.
Ex: The sound of the dryer (Subject) bothers (Verb) my concentration.
Avoid using an -ing form, an auxiliary verb, or another part of speech instead of a main verb.
EXAMPLES
INCORRECT: The prettiest girl in our class with long brown hair and brown eyes.
CORRECT: The prettiest girl in our class has long brown hair and brown eyes.
INCORRECT: In my opinion, too soon to make a decision.
CORRECT: In my opinion, it is too soon to make a decision.
INCORRECT: Sam almost always a lot of fun.
CORRECT: Sam is almost always a lot of fun.
EXERCISES
Arizona _____ a very dry climate.
A) has
B) being
C) having
D) with

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