Question

what is verb phrase??

Answer 1

verb phrases are of two kinds namely, finate and non finite. finate- It can be the main verb in a sentence
non finite- the are of three types 1. Infinitive phrase
2. Gerund phrase 3.participle phrase

Answer 2

Verb phrase:-

a verb phrase is a combination of main verb and it's auxiliaries (helping verb) in a sentence

Examples :-

• he is eating an apples .
• You should study for the exam.
• she has finished her work.
• she has been sleeping for two hours.

Additional information :-

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phrases is a part of Sentences .it is a group of words within a Sentence that does not contain Subject or a Verb. it does not express a Complete idea.

Example :-

He is standing Near a Wall.

in above sentences, the part 'near a wall ’ is a Phrase because it does not contain a subject and a verb, and does not express a complete idea. hence, a phrase cannot stand as a sentence on its own .

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In the following sentences, the highlighted group of words are phrases :

1. He is laughing at a joker.

2. I saw a girl with blue eyes.

3.He is making tea for the guest.

Types of Phrases :-

• Noun phrase
• Prepositional phrase
• Adjective phrase
• Adverb phrase
• Verb phrase
• Infinitive phrase
• Gerund phrase
• Participal phrase
• Appositive phrases
• Absolute phrases

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