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 one or more helping verbs that work together to express an action or state of being.

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

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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

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The main verb is 'finished'.

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In the sentence 'He will be playing soccer', what is the verb phrase?

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The verb phrase is 'will be playing'.

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What role do helping verbs play in a verb phrase?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb by providing additional meaning related to time, mood, or voice.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The dog has been barking all night.'

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The verb phrase is 'has been barking'.

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state, while a helping verb adds meaning and helps to form different tenses.

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In the sentence 'She can swim very well', what is the helping verb?

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The helping verb is 'can'.

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What is an example of a verb phrase with two helping verbs?

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An example is 'will have been running'.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The children are playing outside.'

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The main verb is 'playing'.