Verb Phrases

What should teachers consider when teaching verb phrases?

What are the 3 main auxiliary verbs?

Which ones are easier: simple or complex verb phrases? Why?

How would you define a verb?

Identify the verb phrase: MSF (Doctors Without Borders) was founded in France in 1971.

Identify the verb phrase: Are you both considering the possibility?

Say 3 sentences that contain simple verb phrases.

Identify the type of verb phrases: Though John wanted to attend the conference, his parents didn’t give him permission.

Say 3 sentences that contain complex verb phrases.

Identify the verb phrase: French journalists were also experiencing frustration.

Many verbs consist of more than ______ word, still the position of the verb is the same.

What are auxiliary verbs for?

What is a complex verb phrase?

What is the difference between main verbs and auxiliary verbs?

What is a simple verb phrase?

In affirmative sentences, the verb always comes after the _______________.