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Quizzes on Verb phrases and Functions

Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: "She has been reading that book all day."
A. has been reading
B. reading that book
C. that book all day
D. all day

In the sentence "She has been reading that book all day," the verb phrase is "has been reading."
Function:
Progressive Aspect of the Verb: The verb phrase "has been reading" is used to describe an ongoing action
that started in the past and continues into the present, and possibly beyond. This is known as the present
perfect progressive tense, which emphasizes the duration of the action.
Verb Phrase Elements/constituents/components: The verb phrase includes the auxiliary verbs "has" and
"been" and the main verb in its present participle form "reading." Together, they express a continuous action
that has been happening over a period of time and is still relevant or ongoing at the moment of speaking.
Primary Action: "Reading" is the main verb, indicating the action being performed by the
subject/doer/performer "She."
This verb phrase provides important temporal details about the duration and continuity of the activity
(reading), showing that it is an action that has extended over a significant amount of time.

What is the function of the verb phrase in the sentence:


"They have completed work on the building.?
A) Forms the past continuous tense
B) Forms the predicate
C) Forms the present perfect tense
D) Forms the simple past tense

Match the verb phrases to their correct function.


A) "I am running late."
B) "They have completed."
C) "She quickly ran to the bus."
D) "My brother plays the guitar."
Functions:
1. Forms the present continuous tense
2. Forms the present perfect tense
3. Forms the predicate
4. Forms the predicate
For each sentence, choose the correct verb phrase and identify its function.
1. "Despite the heavy rain, they are still playing football outside."
A) are still playing
B) despite the heavy rain
C) playing football
D) outside
Function:
i) Forms the past perfect tense
ii) Forms the present continuous tense
iii) Acts as a noun phrase
iv) Provides additional detail
Correct Answer: A (ii) - The verb phrase "are still playing" forms the present continuous tense.
2. "We have been studying for the exams since last week."
A) have been studying
B) for the exams
C) since last week
D) we have
Function:
i) Forms the present perfect continuous tense
ii) Indicates a time frame
iii) Describes purpose
iv) Simple present tense
A (i) - The verb phrase "have been studying" forms the present perfect continuous tense.
3. "She can play the piano beautifully."
A) can play
B) the piano
C) beautifully
D) she can
Function:
i) Forms the modal ability
ii) Describes manner
iii) Acts as a noun phrase
iv) None of the above
A (i) - The verb phrase "can play" indicates the ability to do something, using a modal verb.
4. "They must have left the party early to catch the train."
A) must have left
B) the party early
C) to catch the train
D) have left the party
Function:
i) Forms the future perfect tense
ii) Forms the past modal perfect tense
iii) Indicates purpose
iv) Describes a continuous action
A (ii) - The verb phrase "must have left" forms the past modal perfect tense.
5. "After finishing his homework, he usually watches TV."
A) after finishing
B) finishes his homework
C) usually watches
D) watches TV
Function:
i) Describes a habitual action
ii) Indicates a sequence of actions
iii) Forms the past continuous tense
iv) Acts as a participle phrase
C (i) - The verb phrase "usually watches" describes a habitual action.
Identify the components of verb phrases and their roles within sentences:
1. Exercise
Sentence: "He slowly walked through the park."
 Verb Phrase: ________
 Components: ________ + ________ + ________
 Function: "________"
Verb Phrase: slowly walked through the park, Components: adverb + verb + prepositional
phrase Function: forms the predicate
2. Exercise
Sentence: "They have been waiting outside for an hour."
 Verb Phrase: ________
 Components: ________ + ________ + ________ + ________
 Function: "________"
Key: Verb Phrase: have been waiting outside for an hour. Components: auxiliary verb + auxiliary
verb + verb + prepositional phrase. Function: forms the present perfect continuous tense.
Sentence: "She can perform the song perfectly."
 Verb Phrase: ________
 C omponents: ________ + ________ + ________
 Function: "________"Key: Verb Phrase: can perform the song perfectly. Components: modal
verb + verb + object + adverb Function: forms the modal ability
3. Exercise
Sentence: "We will start the meeting soon."
 Verb Phrase: ________
 Components: ________ + ________ + ________
 Function: "________"
Key: Verb Phrase: will start the meeting soon. Components: modal verb (future) + verb + object +
adverb. Function: forms the future simple tense

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