 A verb phrase is made up of a main verb and one or more helping verbs.  A helping verb helps the main verb show an action or make a statement.  Common helping verbs are am, is, was, were, have, has, had, do,does, did, be, being, been, will, shall, can,could, would, should, might, must.

 Write the verb phrases in the following sentences. 1. Anthony is helping his cousin with his business. 2. His cousin has started a solar-energy firm. 3. Anthony has been shown the data. 4. Anthony will learn all about solar energy. 5. Usually, the sun is shining where Anthony lives. 6. Anthony’s cousin will teach him a lot. 7. Anthony must remember many facts. 8. Anthony had always wanted a job like this.

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