Verb Phrase
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A verb phrase consists of a main verb combined with a helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb. Some examples of verb phrases include "was preparing", "could speak", "may have been sleeping", and "must pay" which all contain a helping verb and main verb. A verb phrase is a group of words that together function as the verb, usually containing both a helping verb and main action verb like "are chasing" while a single verb like "chase" is not itself a verb phrase.
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Verb Phrase
- 1. Verb Phrase
- 2. Verb Phrase A verb phrase is the combination of an action verb and a helping verb, which is also known as an auxiliary verb.
- 3. A Verb Phrase can include Helping Verb + Main Verb = Verb Phrase
- 4. 1. Ali was preparing for his test. 2. You could speak well in meeting. 3. He may have been sleeping in class. 4. She must pay attention in the class.
- 5. A group of words working together to create the verb, consisting of a helping verb and a main verb. Dogs chase cats. (Not a verb phrase only one verb) Dogs are chasing cats. (A verb phrase, helping verb + action verb)
- 6. Verb Phrase