* Verb Phrase: A verb phrase is a group of words that work together to function as a verb. It typically includes a main verb and one or more helping verbs.
Examples:
* "Has been running": "has" (helping verb) + "been" (helping verb) + "running" (main verb)
* "Will be able to go": "will" (helping verb) + "be" (helping verb) + "able" (helping verb) + "go" (main verb)
Key Points:
* Main Verb: The main verb is the "action" word of the verb phrase.
* Helping Verbs: Helping verbs assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, voice, and other nuances.
* Together, they make up the complete verb that expresses the action or state of being in a sentence.
So, yes, main verbs and helping verbs can be used together to form a verb phrase, which is a crucial part of sentence structure.