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Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert
Summary
Understanding the Missing Verb Mistake is crucial for mastering grammatical construction, especially in complex sentences where this error can be less apparent.
  • The Missing Verb Mistake highlights the necessity of having a verb in every sentence, which might seem obvious but can be overlooked in complex constructions.
  • A sentence without a main verb, despite having participles and subordinate clauses, fails to be grammatically correct.
  • Distinguishing between participles and full verbs is essential; a full verb includes an auxiliary verb plus a participle.
  • Removing 'fluff' or extraneous elements from a sentence can aid in identifying the main subject and verb, ensuring grammatical accuracy.
  • Ensuring every subject, especially the main subject, is matched with a full verb, not just a participle, is key to constructing valid sentences.
Chapters
00:01
Introduction to the Missing Verb Mistake
00:18
Identifying the Missing Verb in Simple vs. Complex Sentences
02:33
Strategies for Correcting Missing Verb Mistakes