Identifying Verbs and Verb Phrases

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any auxiliary (helping) verbs that accompany it.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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runs

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They have been studying for hours.'

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have been studying

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What is the function of auxiliary verbs in a verb phrase?

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Auxiliary verbs help to form different tenses, moods, and voices of the main verb.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'He will have finished the project by tomorrow.'

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will have finished

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What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning, while an intransitive verb does not.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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What is a modal verb?

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A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or possibility, such as 'can', 'may', 'must', and 'should'.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'She might have gone to the store.'

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might have gone