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SENTENCE ERROR: INCOMPLETE SENTENCE - there is no main verb. Check whether you have used the wrong kind of logical marker at the beginning of your 'sentence'.

 

So what’s the problem? And what do you need to do?

All sorts of words and phrases can go missing in your sentences: English sentences must have a subject and a verb. Depending on the verb, they may have to have an object. And then adverbial phrases may add the information on circumstances. Check your sentences.

 

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If you find more useful exercises for any type of error, please let us know and we will add the links. Visit www.ngberger.com for other materials that may help you on your pre-sessional course or other studies in academic or business English.

Please send your comments to Norbert G. Berger. This document was updated 03/08/2003.

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