Question

Identify the sentence in each group that contains a VERB PHRASE.

1. Which sentence contains a verb phrase?
a) Trees are the oldest living things
b) Some giant sequoia trees have lived for thousands of years
c) Apple trees are the most popular home-grown fruit trees.
d) Coconut oil is the latest health craze.

2. Which sentence contains a verb phrase?
a) Guide dogs are allowed in public places with their owners.
b) Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers are the best breeds for guide dogs.
c) A dog protects its owner even n busy streets.
d) Dogs usually live about twelve to fifteen years.

Answer 1

A verb phrase consists of the main verb alone, or a main verb plus any modal or auxiliary verb. The main verb always comes last in the verb phrase.

1. The sentence that contains a verb phrase is option B: Some giant sequoia trees have lived for thousands of years. The verb phrase of this sentences consists of a perfect, have plus -ed form.

2. The sentence that contains a verb phrase is option A: Guide dogs are allowed in public places with their owners. The verb phrase of this sentences consists of passive, be plus -ed form.