Phrases, Phrases, Main Verb, Main Verb, and Helping and Helping Verbs Verbs Pages 132-133 and 134-135
Jan 02, 2016
Verb Phrases,Verb Phrases,Main Verb, Main Verb, and Helping and Helping
VerbsVerbsPages 132-133 and 134-135
Helping Verb SongHelping Verb Song To the tune of “This Old Man”To the tune of “This Old Man” have - has - had
do - does - didbe - am - is - are - was - were - beencan(canna) - could - shall - should – will - would - maymight - must - being are helping verbs!
Verb PhrasesVerb 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 PhraseParts of a Verb Phrase• There are two parts to a verb phrase:The main verb – the most important
verb of the phraseThe helping verb – works with the
main verb to tell the action
Congress has passed many laws.has is the helping verbpassed is the main verb
Main Verb and Main Verb and Helping VerbHelping 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 her.
do, does, did, can, could, will, would, should,
must
-no change in the verb
Rishi will help her
grandfather.
Separation of verbs in a verb Separation of verbs in a verb
phrasephrase• Sometimes the words in a verb phrase are
separated. In a question, the subject often comes between words in a verb phrase. You can change the question into a statement.
Examples of separation of verb phrases in a question:
• Do the candidates plan to debate?• The candidates do plan to debate.
Examples of separation of verb phrases in a statement:
• Some people will not see it.• Remember not is not included in a verb phrase.
Directions for 1-10 on Directions for 1-10 on page 132page 132
Read the sentences. Write the verb phrase in each sentence.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.
1. We have been learning about the election process.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.
2. U.S voters have always voted by secret ballot.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.
3. Each citizen over the age of eighteen can vote.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.
4. The candidates must explain their ideas to the voters.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.
5. Voters must get information about the candidates.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.
6. Each person will vote for his or her preferred candidate.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.7. The President’s inauguration will happen in January.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.
8. Our teacher has assigned homework about past Presidents.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.
9. Students are researching on the Internet.
Identify the verb Identify the verb phrase in the phrase in the
sentence.sentence.
10. Our school is not holding a mock election this year.
Directions for 1-5 onDirections for 1-5 onpage 134page 134
Read the sentences. Write the verb phrase in each sentence. Circle the main verb.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
1. Courts do not decide all legal questions.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
2. A law must not conflict with the Constitution.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
3. The court can reject a law.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
4. How does it do this?•It does do this how.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
5. The court has played an important role in our government.
Directions for 6-10 onDirections for 6-10 onpage 135page 135
Read the sentences. Write the verb phrase in each sentence. Circle the main verb.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
6. Can the President appoint anyone to the Supreme Court?•The President can appoint anyone to the Supreme Court.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
7. Yes, but the person must win approval by the Senate.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
8. Have you heard of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor? •You have heard of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
9. She had been a state senator in Arizona.
Identify the verb phrase. Identify the verb phrase. Circle the main verb.Circle the main verb.
10. Usually the President will choose someone with a career in law.
Directions for 11-15 Directions for 11-15 onon
page 135page 135Write the sentences. Choose the helping verb in parentheses that best completes the sentences. Label the entire sentence with parts of speech.
Choose the helping verb that Choose the helping verb that
completes the phrase. Label the completes the phrase. Label the
parts of speech.parts of speech.
11. This requirement (is, can) provide equal justice.
Choose the helping verb that Choose the helping verb that
completes the phrase. Label the completes the phrase. Label the
parts of speech.parts of speech.
12. Even the Supreme Court usually (will, may have) follow its past decisions.
Choose the helping verb that Choose the helping verb that
completes the phrase. Label the completes the phrase. Label the
parts of speech.parts of speech.
13. The court (has, does) not review every legal question.
Choose the helping verb that Choose the helping verb that
completes the phrase. Label the completes the phrase. Label the
parts of speech.parts of speech.
14. It (will, have) accept cases about important issues.
Choose the helping verb that Choose the helping verb that
completes the phrase. Label the completes the phrase. Label the
parts of speech.parts of speech.
15. At least four of the nine justices (are, must) agree to hear a case.