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What is a uninterrupted verb phrase?

The term "uninterrupted verb phrase" is not a standard grammatical term.

Verb phrases are groups of words that contain a verb and any helping verbs or adverbs that modify the verb.

Interruptions in a verb phrase are usually caused by adverbs or other phrases that modify the verb but are not part of the verb phrase itself.

Examples of interrupted verb phrases:

* "He is quickly walking" - "walking" is the verb, "is" is the helping verb, and "quickly" is an adverb modifying the verb.

* "She will carefully prepare the meal" - "prepare" is the verb, "will" is the helping verb, and "carefully" is an adverb modifying the verb.

Therefore, an "uninterrupted verb phrase" would simply be a verb phrase without any interruptions.

Examples of uninterrupted verb phrases:

* "She walks" - "walks" is the verb, no interruptions.

* "They are singing" - "are singing" is the verb phrase, no interruptions.

* "He has been working" - "has been working" is the verb phrase, no interruptions.

Note: The term "uninterrupted verb phrase" is not commonly used in grammatical analysis. If you're encountering this term in a specific context, it's best to clarify its meaning with the source material.

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