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: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'She has been studying for hours.'

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has been studying

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

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

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are playing

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What is an auxiliary verb?

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An auxiliary verb, or helping verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'He could have finished the project.'

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could have finished

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She wrote a letter.'

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wrote