Functions of Verb Phrase 1. Verb Phrase as a Predicate of the sentence 2. Verb Phrase as an Adverb and Adjectives
Verb Phrase as a Predicate of the sentence -it tells what the subject is doing.
WHERE IS THE VERB PHRASE? The little girl is helping the old lady to cross the road.
Verb Phrase as an Adverb and Adjectives -verb phrases with a single function can either act as an adverb or an adjective. The phrase would comprise of verb, modifiers, complements, or even objects.
Spot the verb phrase as adjective and adverb in the sentences below: 1. I accidentally slipped because of the wet floor. 2. Their group activity ends very nicely.
Directions: Form 3 groups and then identify the function of the verb phrase in the sentence by writing it on board. The first group to score 3 points will be the winner.
1. My puppy is eating a potato chips.
2. Stella had been washing the dishes.
3. The kitten is playing the yarn ball.
4. My mother is washing our clothes quickly.
5. Mr. Mori was reluctant to learn new Chinese terms.
6. James is watching television.
7. Felissa is playing her brand-new barbies.
Functions of Verb Phrase 1. Verb Phrase as a Predicate of the sentence 2. Verb Phrase as an Adverb and Adjectives
Directions: Read the following and then choose the correct function of verb phrase in the sentence. 1. The doctors in the hospital are monitoring and administering the medication of Covid 19 patients. a) As a Predicate of the Sentence b) As an Adverb or Adjective
2. Liana is happy with her new a toy. a) As a Predicate of the Sentence b) As an Adverb or Adjective
3. Little puppy is running around the corner. a) As a Predicate of the Sentence b) As an Adverb or Adjective
4. She was walking quickly to the mall. a) As a Predicate of the Sentence b) As an Adverb or Adjective
5. Rhonda has been asking for help. a) As a Predicate of the Sentence b) As an Adverb or Adjective