Helping Verbs and Verb Phrases

What is the verb phrase in the sentence:

They are standing and taking their place near the podium.

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They can go for a walk later this evening.

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The children had not been given a fair chance.

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Certain chemicals on roses can kill the plants.

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The chef will be preparing a special meal for the king and queen.

The prisoner is going to a new penitentiary.

Her lies will catch up with her.

We should have taken the shortcut.

We were never told the truth.

The animals in the zoo were impatiently waiting for their food.