Question

Select the correct text in the passage.

Which two phrases in the passage are verb phrases?

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare offers prescription drug coverage to [ 1. help senior citizens] and others who need medical assistance get the prescription drugs they need, under Part D of the program (or Part C if you [ 2. are enrolled] in the Medicare Advantage Plan). [ 3. Everyone with Medicare] can join a drug plan to [ 4. get this coverage]. Not all Medicare drug plans are the same, however. Look for the "Medicare Approved" seal on drug discount cards to make sure you [ 5. are getting] the best deal.

Answer 1

A: help senior citizens

B: are enrolled

C: Everyone with Medicare

D: get this covered

E: are getting

Are enrolled and are getting are the verb phrases.

Answer: Options B and E.

Step-by-step explanation:

• A verb is an action word in the sentence which shows that some kind of action is going on in the sentence.
• A verb phrase is a unit which comprises at least one verb and in that unit along with a verb is a dependent which might be an adjective. It is not necessary that it always consists of the subject.
• Option B talks about are enrolled means that enrolling is going on and showing an action and in part E are getting talks about getting something which again is a doing word.