In each sentence below, underline the verb phrase once and the helping verb twice.

Example: Everyone in the auditorium was cheering for Tia.

1. Tomorrow we are starting a new literature selection.
2. I have been studying German for two years now.
3. Did Marilyn give you her new phone number?
4. He must have been hoping for a raise in pay.
5. The trees in the meadow have dropped their leaves.
6. We might go to the park after the game.
7. Does Andrew watch The Late Show every night?
8. Benji would like more broccoli.
9. You should have seen the hot-air balloon in the field last night!
10. I must have lost my library card.



Answer :

Final answer:

Identifying verb phrases and helping verbs in sentences.


Explanation:

Verb Phrases and Helping Verbs

  1. In the sentence 'Tomorrow we are starting a new literature selection,' the verb phrase is 'are starting,' with 'are' and 'starting' being the helping verbs.
  2. The sentence 'I have been studying German for two years now' contains the verb phrase 'have been studying,' with 'have' and 'been studying' as the helping verbs.
  3. In 'Did Marilyn give you her new phone number?' the verb phrase is 'did give,' where 'did' and 'give' are the helping verbs.

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