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How do I fix this sentence:
The purpose of the microscope was invented to allow people to see tiny things.
 

Barb_D

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The subject is "The purpose of the microscope."

The verb is "was invented."

Do you think "purposes" are "invented"?

Either choose a different phrase for your subject and keep "was invented" OR keep "The purpose of the microscope" and choose a different verb phrase.
 

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Remove "The purpose of".
 
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