Verb Phrases

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What is a verb phrase?

Back

A verb phrase is a combination of a main verb and its helping (auxiliary) verbs that work together to express an action or state of being.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is reading

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They have been playing soccer.'

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have been playing

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'?

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barks

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'He will be going to the store.'

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will be going

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'I can swim very well.'?

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can

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'We are watching a movie tonight.'

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are watching

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What is the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The children were laughing at the joke.'?

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were laughing

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'

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has finished

Front

What is the difference between a verb and a verb phrase?

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A verb is a single action word, while a verb phrase includes the main verb and any helping verbs.