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 helping (auxiliary) 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 reading a book.'

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is reading

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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finished

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

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will

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

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can swim

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'We have been waiting for an hour.'

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have been waiting

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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 expresses action or state of being, while a verb phrase includes the main verb along with any auxiliary verbs.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'She should have called you.'

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should have called

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What is an example of a verb phrase in the past tense?

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had been working

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They are going to the park.'

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are going