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Kata kerja finit dan nonfinit
Finite and non-finite verbs
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A clause needs a finite verb (a verb with tense). "-ing" forms and "to + verb" cannot be the main verb on their own.
Klausa memerlukan kata kerja finit (berkala waktu). Bentuk -ing dan "to + kata kerja" tidak bisa menjadi kata kerja utama sendiri.
✔ Benar: The new law requires all buildings to have solar panels.
✘ Salah: The new law requiring all buildings to have solar panels.
→ Perbaikan: Change "requiring" to "requires" so the sentence has a main verb.
Tips: If the sentence has no other main verb, choose the option with tense (e.g. "requires", "required").
Latihan: 10 soal
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Penjelasan dan soal orisinal buatan AUSLEX, bukan materi resmi College Board. SAT adalah merek dagang College Board.