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 express an action or state of being.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The cat has been sleeping on the couch.'

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has been sleeping.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They will be playing soccer tomorrow.'

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will be playing.

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

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

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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 are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are verbs that accompany the main verb to form a verb phrase and provide additional meaning, such as tense or mood.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'

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has finished.

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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 an action or state, while a verb phrase includes the main verb and any helping verbs.

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

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are going.

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What is an example of a verb phrase with a modal verb?

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'She can swim very well.' (can swim is the verb phrase).