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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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is a verb that helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'have', and 'will'.

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What is the main verb in a sentence?

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The main verb is the primary verb in a verb phrase that shows the main action or state of being. For example, in 'She is running', 'running' is the main verb.

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What tense is used in the sentence: 'I will eat dinner later'?

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Future tense.

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

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The verb phrase is 'are playing'.

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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 main action or state of being, while a helping verb assists the main verb in conveying tense, mood, or voice.

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What tense is used in the sentence: 'He has finished his homework'?

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Present perfect tense.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She will be attending the concert.'

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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What is the verb phrase in the sentence: 'We have been waiting for an hour'?

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The verb phrase is 'have been waiting'.

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What tense is used in the sentence: 'They played soccer yesterday'?

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Past tense.