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: 'She runs every morning.'

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runs

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

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

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'He is going to the store.'

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is going

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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 in the sentence: 'They were playing soccer.'

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were playing

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'She will finish her homework later.'

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will finish