3. Answer the questions about the Reading.
• Why did Felix, Alisson and Frank visit an art gallery?
• What was the surprise these people had at the gallery?
• How did they feel at the end?
• Would you like to visit an art galley? Why?
• Do you think art can change the world? Why?
6. Verb Phrases
• Certainly! Verb phrases play a crucial role in forming sentences and
expressing actions, states, or occurrences. A verb phrase consists of a
main verb along with its accompanying auxiliary verbs or modifiers. It
can vary in complexity and can include different elements such as
adverbs, prepositional phrases, and direct or indirect objects. Here's
some information about verb phrases:
1)Structure of a Verb Phrase: A verb phrase typically consists of one
main verb, also known as the lexical verb, accompanied by one or more
auxiliary verbs or modifiers. The main verb carries the primary meaning
of the verb phrase, while the auxiliaries or modifiers provide additional
information.
7. 2)Main Verbs: The main verb is the central component of a verb phrase and
conveys the main action or state of the subject. It can be either a transitive verb
(taking a direct object) or an intransitive verb (not taking a direct object).
Examples:
• She sings beautifully. (Intransitive verb)
• He eats an apple. (Transitive verb)
3)Auxiliary Verbs: Auxiliary verbs, also called helping verbs, are used alongside
the main verb to express various grammatical aspects, such as tense, mood,
voice, and aspect. Some common auxiliary verbs include "be," "have," and "do."
Examples:
• She is singing. (Present continuous tense)
• They have gone. (Present perfect tense)
• Do you like ice cream? (Question form)
8. 3) Verb Phrase Modifiers: Verb phrases can also include modifiers such as
adverbs or prepositional phrases that provide additional information about
the action or state expressed by the main verb.
• Examples:
• He ran quickly. (Adverb modifier)
• She looked into the mirror. (Prepositional phrase modifier).
4) Verb Phrase Functions: Verb phrases serve different functions within a
sentence. They can function as the predicate of a sentence, express tense or
aspect, form negative or interrogative sentences, and indicate mood or
voice.
• Examples:
• They are playing soccer. (Predicate)
• She has finished her homework. (Tense)
• He did not attend the meeting. (Negation)
• Are you coming with us? (Interrogative)
• I wish I could fly. (Mood).
9. Examples
• Simple Verb Phrase:
• She sings. (Main verb: "sings")
• Verb Phrase with Auxiliary Verb:
• They are running. (Main verb: "running"; Auxiliary verb: "are")
• Verb Phrase with Modifiers:
• He quickly ate his dinner. (Main verb: "ate"; Modifier: "quickly")
• Verb Phrase with Prepositional Phrase Modifier:
• The cat jumped onto the table. (Main verb: "jumped"; Prepositional phrase modifier:
"onto the table")
• Verb Phrase with Direct Object:
• I wrote a letter. (Main verb: "wrote"; Direct object: "a letter")
10. Examples.
• Verb Phrase in Present Perfect Tense:
• We have finished our work. (Main verb: "finished"; Auxiliary verb: "have")
• Verb Phrase in Past Continuous Tense:
• She was studying all night. (Main verb: "studying"; Auxiliary verb: "was")
• Verb Phrase in Passive Voice:
• The book was written by him. (Main verb: "written"; Auxiliary verb: "was"; Passive
voice)
• Verb Phrase in Interrogative Form:
• Did you eat breakfast? (Auxiliary verb: "did"; Main verb: "eat")
• Verb Phrase with Modal Verb:
• She should study harder. (Modal verb: "should"; Main verb: "study")
