Problems with main verbs

                                             Problems with main verbs

    In English, a sentence must have a main verb. A sentence may or may not have an auxiliary  

    verb. Remember that every English sentence must have a subject and a main verb.

    You should avoid using an –ing form, an infinitive, an auxiliary verb, or another part of 

    speech instead of a main verb.

    

    Examples:

    1. 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.

    2. Incorrect: In my opinion, too soon to make a decision.

       Correct: In my opinion, it is too soon to make a decision.

    3.  Incorrect: Sam almost always a lot of fun.

        Correct: Sam is almost always a lot of fun.

    4. Incorrect: The book that I lent you having a good bibliography.

       Correct: The book that I lent you have a good bibliography.

    5. Incorrect: Do you know whether the movie that starts at seven?

       Correct: Do you know whether the movie starts at seven?

    6. Incorrect: Arizona with a very dry climate.

        Correct: Arizona has a very dry climate.

    7. Incorrect: Venomous snakes with modified teeth connected to poison glands in which the   

        venom is secreted and stored.

         Correct: Venomous snakes have modified teeth connected to poison glands in which the  

         venom is secreted and stored.