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Leslie would probably have come with us if she didn’t work all summer. What is the verb phrase?

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Answer: would probably have come with us.

A verb phrase consists of a main verb with its auxiliaries and its objects, complements or other modifiers. In this case:

  • would, have: auxiliary verb.
  • probably: adverb (modifier).
  • come: main verb.
  • with us: complement.

(Although this would be the most accepted definition, different theories could include different elements in a verbal phrase).

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