intro to verbs

sentence correction - verb form

lesson by mike mcgarry

magoosh expert

lesson by mike mcgarry

magoosh expert

summary

the content provides an in-depth exploration of verb forms, highlighting their complexity and significance in the gmat exam, with a focus on mood, tense, voice, and number.

verbs take on a bewildering array of forms, contrasting sharply with nouns which only change in number.
the four major qualities of verbs discussed are mood (indicative, imperative, subjunctive), tense (time of action), voice (active vs. passive), and number (singular vs. plural).
the indicative mood is the most common, covering factual statements, while the subjunctive mood, covering hypothetical situations, is emphasized for its gmat relevance.
active voice is generally preferred over passive voice in gmat, though both are important to understand.
verb number's complexity is highlighted, especially in its relevance to third-person singular vs. plural forms.

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