Verb Phrases

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What is a verb phrase?

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

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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is running

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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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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'He will be attending the meeting.'

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will be attending

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The cat has caught a mouse.'

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has caught

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What is the function of a verb phrase in a sentence?

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The function of a verb phrase is to express the action or state of being of the subject.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'We should have finished the project by now.'

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should have finished

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'I can see the stars tonight.'

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can see

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They might be going to the concert.'

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might be going

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What are auxiliary verbs?

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Auxiliary verbs, also known as helping verbs, are verbs that accompany the main verb to form a verb phrase, indicating tense, mood, or voice.