Main Verbs
1. Missing Main Verb
1. Missing Main Verb
Remember that every English
sentence must have a subject and a main verb.
S
|
V
|
|
The sound of
the dryer
|
bothers
|
My concentration
|
Avoid using an –ing form, an
infinitive, an auxiliary verb, or another part of peech instead of a main verb.
2. Verbs
that Require an Infinitive in the Complement
Remember that te following verbs
require an infinitive for a verb in the complement.
Agree decide hesitate need refuse
Appear demand hope offer seem
Arrange deserve intend plan tend
Ask expect learn prepare threaten
Claim fail manage pretend wait
Conent forget mean promise want
S
|
V
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C(infinitive)
|
M
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We
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Had planned
|
To leave
|
Day before yesterday
|
Avoid using an –ing form after the
verbs listed. Avoid using a verb word after want.
Exercise
Some of the sentences in this exercise are correct.
Some are incorrect. First, find the correct sentences, and mark them with a circle
( o ). Then find the incorrect sentences, and mark them with a cross (x)
1. The
prettiest girl in our class has long brown hair and brown eyes.
2. In
my opinion, too soon to make a decision.
3. Sam
almost always a lot of fun.
4. Do
you know whether the movie starts at seven?
5. The
book that I lent you having a good bibliography.
6. He
wanted speak with Mr. Goldy.
7. He
demand to know our status.
8. The
weather tends improving in May.
9. They
didn’t plan to buy a car.
10. I
intend to inform you that we cannot approve your application.
Answer
1. (o)
2. (x)
3. (x)
4. (o)
5. (x)
6. (x)
7. (o)
8. (x)
9. (o)
10. (o)
Source :
Sharpe, Pamela J. 1995. Barron's Student #1 Choice. Jakarta : Binarupa Aksara
Answer
1. (o)
2. (x)
3. (x)
4. (o)
5. (x)
6. (x)
7. (o)
8. (x)
9. (o)
10. (o)
Source :
Sharpe, Pamela J. 1995. Barron's Student #1 Choice. Jakarta : Binarupa Aksara
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