04/07/2021
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The verb phrase is a structure whose core is a verb, which is the only essential element to form a sentence. This verb must agree in person and number with the nucleus of the noun phrase that works like subject. For instance: The child kicked the ball with all his might.
A verb phrase can be formed in two ways:
The verb that functions as the nucleus of the structure is the only mandatory component in a verb phrase. In case this is accompanied by other words that modify it, these may be:
A verb phrase can fulfill two syntactic functions:
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