20 Examples of Defective Verbs

Defective verbs

The defective verbs are those that, in some way, are "incomplete" because they do not have certain forms of conjugation.

Many of these verbs they describe meteorological phenomena, which are not specified by a specific subject but are always used in the third person. For example: llover, to snow, thunder or hail.

The same goes for actions like accustom, happen, soler,occur, for the same reason as with the meteorological ones, since in many occasions they are used in the third person, without specifying the subject.

Examples of defective verbs

Examples of sentences with defective verbs

1. The ideal would be abolish that law. It was old and no longer adapted to the customs of this country.
2. We need to rainOtherwise we are going to lose this year's harvest.
3. What it happens is that we do not have enough money to organize the event.
4. At this time of year always snows, so we will be able to ski safely.
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5. I know usually celebrate the new year with friends, not with family as we do.
6. This thundering for a few minutes. Must be by rain.
7. In this city always happen strange things. It looks like a movie.
8. When we left I was Sun rising. He was too early.
9. I dont know accustoms to drink coffee after eating in this country, that's why they didn't offer it to you.
10. Is by sunset. We could take some photos.
11. It seems to me that you do not concerns. Better not get into the discussion.
12. We stay on the beach until it got dark. The temperature was ideal.
13. Can hail, so I suggest you keep the car in the garage so it does not get damaged.
14. It is preferable to be prepared, you must always contemplate that something can happen.
15. According to the weather forecast, it will delugeSo bring boots and an umbrella just in case.
16. When happen In these types of circumstances, it is best to wait and not make any hasty decisions.
17. It seems to me that this problem concerns other people, not us.
18. It was something that I take everyone by surprise. We did not expect that happened in this way.
19. Should elapse a reasonable time before we can make a claim.
20. Is starting to flash, we better get the clothes that were left in the yard or it will get wet.

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