Verb phrase is a group of words that shows action or state of being. It normally contains auxiliary verb(s) and a main verb. Thus,
Verb phrase = Auxiliary verb(s) + Main verb
Look at the examples; the verb phrases are in italic.
With two or more main verbs
• They sing and dance.
• She uploaded, tagged, and shared her photo.
With auxiliary verb "be"
• They are spraying pesticides.
• The email is sent by my colleague.
• I was watching TV at midnight last night.
• The road was built by a Chinese company.
With auxiliary verb "do"
• Do you like tea?
• I don't see it important.
• Did he go to the party yesterday?
• He did insist on borrowing the money.
With auxiliary verb "have"
• She has not finished her homework yet.
• We have discussed some worse scenario of our project.
• They had made a million before coming here.
• He had not read the lessons when his teacher asked him.
With modal auxiliary verb
• Everyone should not be too greedy.
• What will you do with this vegetables?
• He must make an apology.
• They will be traveling this time next year.
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