Verb Phrases, Main Verb, and Helping Verbs动词短语动词对动词和手.pptVIP

Choose the helping verb that completes the phrase. Label the parts of speech. 11. This requirement (is, can) provide equal justice. Choose the helping verb that completes the phrase. Label the parts of speech. 12. Even the Supreme Court usually (will, may have) follow its past decisions. Choose the helping verb that completes the phrase. Label the parts of speech. 13. The court (has, does) not review every legal question. Choose the helping verb that completes the phrase. Label the parts of speech. 14. It (will, have) accept cases about important issues. Choose the helping verb that completes the phrase. Label the parts of speech. 15. At least four of the nine justices (are, must) agree to hear a case. Verb Phrases,Main Verb, and Helping Verbs Pages 132-133 and 134-135 Helping Verb Song To the tune of “This Old Man” have - has - haddo - does - didbe - am - is - are - was - were - beencan(canna) - could - shall - should – will - would - maymight - must - being are helping verbs! Verb Phrases When a verb includes two or more words, it is called a verb phrase. You know that a verb is a word or words that express action or being. A verb phrase is a verb in which two or more words work together. Examples of verb phrases: Citizens are voting for the next President. They will cast their votes for President on Tuesday. Voters must go to their assigned voting location. Parts of a Verb Phrase There are two parts to a verb phrase: The main verb – the most important verb of the phrase The helping verb – works with the main verb to tell the action Congress has passed many laws. has is the helping verb passed is the main verb Main Verb and Helping Verb You know that the words in a verb phrase work together as the simple predicate of a sentence. The helping verb comes before the main verb. Helping Verbs Usually with this main verb ending Example am, is, are, was, were -ing ending Tina was helping her grandmother. have, has, had -ed ending I have helped