Verb form

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Verb form

Your feedback says:

VERB FORM - you have used the wrong form of the verb. For example, singular instead of plural, infinitive instead of -ing, wrong auxiliary, passive instead of active or vice versa, etc.

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

Check if the verb form is irregular. Do you need to use infinitive, gerund, passive or active forms? Are you using appropriate forms of auxiliaries or modal verbs? Does the verb agree with the noun?

Here are some links to practise materials:

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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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