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Verb phrase definition and example
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A verb phrase is a group of words that includes a verb and all its modifiers, objects, and complements. It functions as the predicate in a sentence and expresses action or a state of being. A verb phrase can consist of a main verb alone or a main verb combined with auxiliary (or helping) verbs.
**Example of a verb phrase:**
- In the sentence "She **is running** to the store," the verb phrase is "is running." Here, "is" is the auxiliary verb, and "running" is the main verb.
Another example:
- In "They **have been studying** for hours," the verb phrase is "have been studying," which consists of the auxiliary verbs "have" and "been," along with the main verb "studying."
**Example of a verb phrase:**
- In the sentence "She **is running** to the store," the verb phrase is "is running." Here, "is" is the auxiliary verb, and "running" is the main verb.
Another example:
- In "They **have been studying** for hours," the verb phrase is "have been studying," which consists of the auxiliary verbs "have" and "been," along with the main verb "studying."