Let me explain:
* Three-Part Verbs: There's no grammatical term for "three-part verbs." Verbs in English can have one, two, or even three words, but they are usually considered one verb.
* Past Perfect Tense: This is a verb tense that combines the auxiliary verbs "had" and the past participle of the main verb. It's used to talk about actions completed before a specific point in the past.
Here's a breakdown of how it works:
* Structure: *had* + *past participle*
* Example: *She had eaten all the cookies before I arrived.*
Why does it seem like a three-part verb?
The past perfect tense might seem like a "three-part verb" because it uses two auxiliary verbs ("had" and the past participle) along with the main verb. However, it's important to remember that the entire phrase acts as a single verb, conveying the past perfect action.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions!