Understanding Verbs and Verb Phrases

What is the primary function of a verb in a sentence?

• To connect two clauses

• To express an action or state of being

• To modify an adjective

• To describe a noun

Which of the following is NOT a helping verb?

• Am

• Have

• Play

• Will

In the sentence 'Katie was writing her essay,' what role does 'was' play?

• It is an adjective

• It is a helping verb

• It is the main verb

• It is a noun

Which of the following sentences contains a compound verb phrase?

• They will arrive soon.

• He can run fast.

• Mary was walking, talking, and drinking.

• The cat is sleeping.

What is the verb phrase in the sentence 'Officer Lee has been working with her partner'?

• Working

• Has been

• With her partner

• Has been working