What is another name for the verb and all words that modify it?

The verb and all words that modify it are collectively called a verb phrase.

Here's a breakdown:

* Verb: The action word or state of being in a sentence.

* Modifiers: Words that describe or change the meaning of the verb. This includes adverbs, adverbial phrases, and prepositional phrases.

Example:

* Sentence: "The dog happily ran across the park."

* Verb Phrase: "happily ran"

* Verb: "ran"

* Modifier: "happily" (an adverb)

So, "happily ran" is the verb phrase because it includes the verb "ran" and the modifier "happily".