Verb phrase
A grammatical unit consisting of a main verb and any auxiliary verbs, expressing an action or state. For example, 'is walking', 'has been eaten', 'will have completed' are verb phrases.
Real World
Sports commentators use progressive verb phrases like 'he's running, he's crossing, he's shooting' to create a sense of unfolding, live action, whereas a simple past tense ('he ran, he crossed') would feel like a summary after the fact.
Exam Focus
Break down the verb phrase into its components (auxiliary + main verb) and identify what each element contributes to tense, aspect, or voice.
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