Has become is telling us Owen's state of being. Sentence diagrams can help us see that verb phrases function as verbs. Sentence diagrams are pictures of sentences that show us how parts of a sentence are related. They make the relationships between words, phrases, and clauses visual. Verb phrases are diagrammed in the verb slot of the sentence diagram.
They go on a horizontal line right after the subject. All of the words in the verb phrase go in the same slot because all of the words are coming together to function as the verb! She must have jumped across the stream. Must and have are helping verbs, and jumped is a main verb. These three verbs together form a verb phrase. The word of never acts as a helping verb, so would of, could o f , and should of are incorrect.
They are not verb phrases. The correct versions are would have, could have and should have or would've, could've, and should've. You can learn more about this mistake here. Phrasal verbs are different from verb phrases. What is a comma splice? There is no place like home. If you don't want to teach or learn grammar by yourself, click here to see how I can help you. If you want to teach or learn grammar the easy way, follow our step-by-step program which clearly lays everything out and allows you to move at your own pace.
Can you tell how a word functions in a sentence just by looking at it? The damaged board fell from the fence. We board the plane at PM. Not only do these two words have different meanings, but they also function as different parts of speech. This concept is very important to understand when learning linking verbs and helping verbs.
Sue is happy. Sue is riding her bike. Sue is happy when she is riding her bike. As the Venn diagram visually illustrates and the Two-Column List clearly indicates, the first eight words on each list are the same words—the eight forms of BE or to be.
Although these eight words look alike in a sentence, they do not function the same way. Put simply, when the words are used differently, they are different words. Because linking verbs are main verbs. I'm Elizabeth O'Brien, and my goal is to get you jazzed about grammar. If you don't want to teach or learn grammar by yourself, click here to see how I can help you. I live in England and teach my fourteen-year-old daughter at home. Your website is wonderful, and we are so grateful you have created it.
It is an inspiration. Elizabeth O'Brien is the creator of Grammar Revolution. Her lessons are guaranteed to give you more confidence in your communication skills and make you smile. Back to English Grammar Home Page. All Rights Reserved. Grammar Revolution. Diagramming Verbs. Here is everything you need to know about diagramming verbs. If you'd like a refresher on what verbs are, click here. Have fun! Be sure to check out the Sentence Diagramming Reference Manual which includes even more awesome information than you'll find on this page.
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