Question

Locate the complete verbal phrase and identify its type.

A boy named Robert won the high jump contest.

Answer 1

Verb phrases are verbs that may function as a adjective, predicate or adverb.
So the phrase would be "Won"
And the type would be "Adjective"

Answer 2

The verbal phrase is 'named Robert' and its type is a participle phrase.

Step-by-step explanation:

A verb phrase is a phrase which comprises of a verb and a dependent in the form of an object, modifier or any compliment. A verb phrase is of three type participle phrase, gerund phrase and infinitive phrases.

Participle phrase is the phrase which contains a verb and acts as an adjective in the sentence.