Structure and lexis : verb and verb phrases - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following sentences uses a strong verb ?
The cat was meowing
The cat was yowling
The cat was screeching
The cat was howling
Which of the following is a verb phrase?
Is running
Will run
Has run
Running
Which of the following sentences uses a weak verb?
The boy threw the ball
The boy tossed the ball
The boy lobbed the ball
The boy chucked the ball
What are the different types of verb phrases?
There are four main types of verb phrases: simple verb phrases, progressive verb phrases, perfect verb phrases, and passive verb phrases.
How do verbs and verb phrases work together to create meaning in a sentence?
Verbs and verb phrases work together to create meaning in a sentence by telling the reader what is happening. The verb tells the action, and the verb phrase tells the time, manner, and other details of the action.