Verb phrases
Verb phrases are groups of words that express action or state of being.
They take on various forms.
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The men live in the dormitory.
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(Single
verbs)
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He stayed at the Hi Hat Hotel.
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(Past
tense verbs)
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I am learning many new things.
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(Progressive
verbs)
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She has been there before.
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(Perfect
verbs)
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They have been working here five years.
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(Perfect
progressive verbs)
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I could use some assistance.
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(Verbs
and modals)
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The trip was approved by the
professor.
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(Passive
verbs)
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Do you want some
more pie?
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(Verbs
in questions)
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Other words can be added to enhance verb phrases:
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The
mayor works here.
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(adverbs)
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Neil is not a candidate.
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(negatives)
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They
live in the suburbs.
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(prepositional phrases)
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She'll
leave whenever she wants.
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(adverbial clauses)
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Don't talk while eating.
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(phrases)
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