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Grammar Basics
Summary
Understanding the fundamentals of sentence construction and the subject-verb-object (SVO) structure is crucial for mastering grammar questions on the GRE exam.
- A sentence must contain both a subject and a verb to be considered complete; the presence of a gerund without a helping verb does not constitute a sentence.
- The insertion of words like 'that' can transform a potential sentence into a noun phrase, thus altering its function within a sentence.
- English follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order, which is the clearest way to structure a sentence for effective communication.
- Being aware of the SVO structure and avoiding common pitfalls like misusing gerunds or creating complex noun phrases can significantly improve test performance.
- Choosing the clearest sentence structure, especially in the context of the GRE exam, often involves selecting options that adhere to the SVO order without unnecessary modifiers.
Chapters
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Understanding Sentence Basics
00:55
The Role of Gerunds and Noun Phrases
03:29
Mastering the Subject-Verb-Object Structure
