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mignt not have been being scolded -6 Words with negative word 'not' + the main verb 'scold' forming a Longest verb Phrase might have been being scolded - Total 5 Words: 4 Auxiliary+1 main verb But this type of sentence is not used.
You know that a Verb Phrase(VP) is built by a single word Verb or using Auxiliary+Main Verb. A Verb Phrase may range from 1 to maximum 5 words, 6 with a negative. -Srikant Padampur
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Is is not a verb?
The phrase "is not" is a verb phrase using the verb (is) and the adverb (not).
Is it possible to have a five word verb phrase?
Yes, see my answer to the question "What is the longest Verb Phrase?" Search it here at WikiAnswers -Srikant Padampur
What is the verb phrase in this sentence. You should have been at the concert?
The verb phrase is "should have been."
What is the verb or verb phrase for you should not pry into their business?
The verb phrase is 'should pry'. Not is an adverb.
What is the verb phrase in Have those socks been washed in the last month?
been washed. This is a passive verb phrase.
What is the longest verb?
mignt not have been being scolded -6 Words with negative word 'not' + the main verb 'scold' forming a Longest verb Phrase might have been being scolded - Total 5 Words: 4 Auxiliary+1 main verb But this type of sentence is not used. You know that a Verb Phrase(VP) is built by a single word Verb or using Auxiliary+Main Verb. A Verb Phrase may range from 1 to maximum 5 words, 6 with a negative. -Srikant Padampur
Is is not a verb?
The phrase "is not" is a verb phrase using the verb (is) and the adverb (not).
What is the verb phrase in this sentence You are the cripple on the corner?
The verb phrase in the sentence is "are the cripple on the corner."
Is it possible to have a five word verb phrase?
Yes, see my answer to the question "What is the longest Verb Phrase?" Search it here at WikiAnswers -Srikant Padampur
Is should be a verb phrase?
"Is should be" is not a correct verb phrase in English grammar. "Is" is a linking verb and "should be" is a modal verb phrase. A correct verb phrase would be "is eating" or "is sleeping."
Which verb in a verb phrase determines whether it is a linking verb phrase or an action verb phrase?
The verb "to be" is the main verb in a linking verb phrase, while any other action verb in the phrase indicates an action verb phrase. Linking verbs connect the subject to a subject complement, while action verbs show an action performed by the subject.
How do you find a verb in a verb phrase?
The verb phrase is the verb (action) of the sentence, along with any helper verbs, forms of to be, to have, or to do.Examples:The boy has written a book. (verb to write, verb phrase has written)Bill will be visiting the farm. (verb to visit, verb phrase will be visiting)He does go to school. (verb to go, verb phrase does go)
Is who roamed a verb phrase?
"Who roamed" is not a verb phrase; it is a subject-verb combination where "who" is the subject and "roamed" is the verb. A verb phrase typically consists of a main verb along with auxiliary verbs or helping verbs.
Is 'were enclosed' a verb phrase?
yes. A passive verb phrase.
Is May a verb phrase?
Yes it's a verb phrase.
What is the verb phrase in this sentence. Can you play golf?
The verb is "play" and the verb phrase is "can play."
What is the verb phrase in this sentence. You should have been at the concert?
The verb phrase is "should have been."
