The Verb Phrase
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What is included in a verb phrase?

  • Only auxiliary verbs
  • Only the main verb
  • The main verb and any auxiliary verbs (correct)
  • The subject and object of the sentence

    • A verb phrase can consist of just a single word.

    True

    What do the components of a verb work together to express?

    A range of functions including politeness, formality, and probability.

    A verb phrase may consist of __________ and a main verb.

    <p>auxiliary verbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terminology with the correct example:

    <p>Auxiliary verb = He is learning French. Dynamic verb = She runs 6 miles every morning. Stative verb = I know her really well. Imperative = Don't worry. Relax!</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase is a multiword main verb?

    <p>has been weeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'verb phrase' only refers to the main verb in a sentence.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The example 'to go, to eat, to take' represents __________ verbs.

    <p>bare infinitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does 'had capsized' represent?

    <p>Perfect aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The verb form 'was working' is an example of the future tense.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the past participle of the verb 'awake'?

    <p>awoken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The verb 'sleep' is considered a(n) ______ verb.

    <p>intransitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following verbs with their correct tense:

    <p>had been sleeping = Past Perfect Continuous was hauled = Past Simple Passive has lived = Present Perfect were picked up = Past Passive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences refers to the future?

    <p>If no one remembered your birthday next month.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is a one-to-one relationship between time and tense in English.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which verb is used in the past simple form in the sentence 'they gave up'?

    <p>gave up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The verb 'drown' in the phrase 'would have drowned' is in the ______ form.

    <p>past participle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the verb forms with their definitions:

    <p>enabled = Past Simple battling = Present Participle could see = Modal Auxiliary hadn't been = Past Perfect Simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'if there hadn't been' demonstrate?

    <p>Past Perfect Simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The verb 'decided' is a regular verb.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the tense of the verb in the sentence: 'I leave for Singapore next week.'

    <p>Present Simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'were picked up' represents the ______ voice.

    <p>passive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tense is used to refer to an event in the past that occurred repeatedly?

    <p>Past Simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The present continuous tense can refer to both current actions and planned future events.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tense is used to describe a situation that started in the past and continues to the present?

    <p>Present Perfect Simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He _____ (go) to the gym every Saturday.

    <p>goes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following tenses with their descriptions:

    <p>Past Perfect Simple = Focuses on an action completed before another past action Present Perfect Continuous = Emphasizes duration of an action that began in the past and continues to the present Future Perfect = Indicates an action will be completed by a certain time in the future Will = Used for future predictions or habitual present actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form is used for a prediction based on current evidence?

    <p>Going to future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Past Perfect Continuous tense is used for actions that started and continued until a specified point in the past.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the tense: 'She has been studying for three hours.'

    <p>Present Perfect Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By the time you arrive, I _____ (finish) my homework.

    <p>will have finished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following tense forms with their examples:

    <p>Past Simple = I walked to the store yesterday. Present Simple = He plays the guitar. Future Continuous = I will be working late tonight. Past Continuous = They were playing soccer when it started to rain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the future continuous tense express?

    <p>An action in progress at a specific future time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Past Perfect Simple tense is used exclusively in reported speech.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the tense used in the sentence: 'I’ll have been working here for five years by next month.'

    <p>Future Perfect Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which auxiliary verb is used to form the continuous aspect?

    <p>be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The aspect of a verb phrase is concerned with the time of the event.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main aspects in English?

    <p>Continuous and Perfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The perfect aspect is formed using the auxiliary '______' and the past participle.

    <p>have</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sentences with their aspect type:

    <p>She has finished her homework. = Perfect They are studying for the exam. = Continuous He had been working here for two years. = Perfect Continuous The kids were playing outside. = Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences uses the continuous aspect?

    <p>She is running in the park.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The continuous aspect only refers to actions that are complete.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect indicates that an action is in progress?

    <p>Continuous aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'mustn't' express in the negative form?

    <p>An obligation not to do something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'I can’t understand' uses the auxiliary 'do' to form its negative.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between 'have to' and 'must'?

    <p>External obligation vs internal obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'He _____ (must) be at least 60, don’t you think?'

    <p>must</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following modal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>May = Possibility Ought to = Advice Must = Necessity Could = Ability in the past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which modal verb indicates a past habit in narratives?

    <p>Would</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All modal verbs can inflect like lexical verbs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the phrase 'You ought to go', what does 'ought to' imply?

    <p>Advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The weak form of 'can' in pronunciation is represented as _____ in 'You can borrow the car if you like.'

    <p>kən</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of obligation does 'You don’t have to leave' imply?

    <p>Absence of obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which modal verb is used to express ability?

    <p>can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Modal verbs can be inflected for person or number.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are negatives of modal verbs formed?

    <p>by adding 'not' or '(n)’t' after the modal verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You _____ (can/can't) borrow the car if you like.

    <p>can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of verbs is considered semi-modals?

    <p>have to, ought to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following modal verbs with their primary meanings:

    <p>may = possibility or permission must = obligation or strong necessity should = advice might = less certain possibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The verb 'need' behaves like a lexical verb when used in past negative form.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He _____ (have to/have) leave early.

    <p>has to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms do modal verbs not have?

    <p>infinitive forms and participle forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the modal verb 'shall' usually express?

    <p>prediction or volition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sentences with their modal meanings:

    <p>She may go. = permission You must show valid ID. = obligation It could rain tomorrow. = possibility You should check your answers. = advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sentence 'What would you do?' is an example of forming a question with a modal verb.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of modality allows for the expression of interpersonal meanings such as obligation and willingness?

    <p>intrinsic modality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I ____ (had to/have to) finish my project by tomorrow.

    <p>have to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the present perfect aspect?

    <p>Describes a situation that occurred up until the present moment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In English, there is a future tense.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is demonstrated in the sentence 'When I arrived he’d already left'?

    <p>past perfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The continuous aspect indicates an action that is ______.

    <p>in progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following verbs with their correct aspects:

    <p>She has been studying = Present Perfect Continuous I had finished = Past Perfect They will have arrived = Future Perfect He was running = Past Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of modal verbs?

    <p>To express the likelihood or desirability of a situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sentence 'He must be at least 60' is an example of a modal verb indicating certainty.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the perfect aspect used to indicate an event in the future called?

    <p>future perfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sentence 'I’ll have finished by tomorrow' demonstrates the ______ aspect.

    <p>future perfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with their descriptions of futurity:

    <p>'Going to' express futurity = The most common way to indicate future plans. Future forms depend on likelihood = The choice reflects the certainty of the future event. Future perfect indicates completion = Used to show that something will be done before a future time. Present continuous can imply future = Used for planned future events that are scheduled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The modal verb 'may' expresses a strong obligation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'modality' refer to in language?

    <p>The expression of attitudes or judgments about the likelihood or desirability of situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'He should call her' reflects ______ modality.

    <p>advisory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a semi-modal verb?

    <p>Need to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The verb 'to be' typically requires a complement following it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the core modals in English?

    <p>can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following verbs with their meanings:

    <p>Must = Indicates obligation Might = Indicates possibility Should = Indicates advice Can = Indicates ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passive voice emphasize in a sentence?

    <p>The recipient of the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active voice is the most common voice used in narratives.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a consequence of using passive voice in a sentence.

    <p>It can obscure the agent or performer of the action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In constructions using passive voice, the subject is typically what?

    <p>The receiver of the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive constructions are often viewed as alternative versions of active constructions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form is used to indicate that something should have happened in the past without specifying the agent?

    <p>Agentless passive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Learners often confuse the passive voice with the active voice due to the use of the auxiliary 'be'.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for verbs that are followed by both the infinitive and gerund with a change in meaning?

    <p>Different meaning verbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The gerund form can function as a _______ in a sentence.

    <p>noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following constructions with their examples:

    <p>Passive Voice = He was questioned by the immigration official. Causative Construction = I’ve finally had my computer fixed. Gerund = I enjoy reading. Infinitive = She decided to leave early.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following verbs is typically followed by a gerund?

    <p>enjoy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The full infinitive form of a verb always includes 'to'.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the past participle of the verb 'consider'?

    <p>considered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Verbs like 'advise', 'allow', and 'recommend' can be followed by either a gerund or an _______.

    <p>infinitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key issue learners face with passive voice?

    <p>Not understanding verb tenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sentence 'I stopped to talk to my neighbor' uses the infinitive form.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one common verb that is always followed by a gerund.

    <p>avoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of passive constructions, the phrase 'would have been' is an example of the _______ aspect.

    <p>perfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the verbs with their correct follow-up forms:

    <p>decide = to leave enjoy = reading need = to understand prefer = swimming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'forget' with an infinitive?

    <p>I forgot to turn off the gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The -ing form of a verb can only refer to past actions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using 'need' with an -ing form instead of an infinitive?

    <p>The -ing form indicates a passive meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He always remembers to ______ me flowers on my birthday.

    <p>buy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each action with its corresponding meaning:

    <p>forget to turn off the gas = An act that has not been performed stop smoking = An action that has ceased like listening to jazz = A general enjoyment try drinking less coffee = An experimental attempt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following indicates an action that is still ongoing?

    <p>They went on talking late into the night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using 'try and' is incorrect grammatically in English.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'I regret telling him my secret' imply?

    <p>The speaker feels sorry for having told him the secret.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct form for the sentence 'I go to International House for to study English'?

    <p>I go to International House to study English.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using the infinitive after 'make' is incorrect.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    They went on ______ late into the night.

    <p>talking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the verb with its correct function:

    <p>make = Used to express compulsion let = Allows someone to do something see = Indicates perception of an entire action stop = Indicates cessation of an action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form should be used after modal verbs like 'should'?

    <p>bare infinitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I am sorry for being late. It is more common to say 'I’m sorry ______ late.'

    <p>I’m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we use a bare infinitive after 'come and'?

    <p>To suggest an action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the conditional types to their correct forms:

    <p>Zero Conditional = If + present Type 1 Conditional = If + present Type 2 Conditional = Would + base form Type 3 Conditional = Would + have + past participle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some verbs can be followed by both full infinitive and -ing form without a change in meaning.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'I need to buy some milk' express?

    <p>A necessity that needs to be addressed in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses the form after 'stop'?

    <p>I stopped going to classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can use modal verbs in both clauses of an unconditional sentence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He didn’t ______ me yesterday.

    <p>see</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What commonly results in L1 interference when learning English conditionals?

    <p>Using incorrect verb forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the verb with its respective tense description:

    <p>had capsized = Past perfect tense was working = Past continuous tense decided = Past simple tense will have been = Future perfect tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conditional is exemplified in the statement: 'If you leave ice cream out in the sun, it melts'?

    <p>Zero conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The infinitive form 'to discover' can replace the past tense in conditional structures, as seen in 'If you ______ a cure...'.

    <p>discovered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'If I were you, I’d get go to bed early' is an example of a Type 2 conditional.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'Did you see him to leave the party?', which form is incorrectly used?

    <p>infinitive form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type 3 conditionals can indicate a present/general fact with a past consequence.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conditional is used when discussing likely or possible present/future conditions?

    <p>Type 1 conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conditional structure refers to a hypothetical situation?

    <p>Type 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In conditional sentences, what punctuation is required if the 'if' clause comes first?

    <p>comma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'If you go to the beach, you _____ sunbathe for too long on your first day.'

    <p>shouldn't</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type 1 conditionals can refer to events in the past.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the conditional functions to their corresponding conditional types:

    <p>Giving advice = Type 2 conditional Describing scientific processes = Zero conditional Negotiating = Type 1 conditional Making excuses = Type 3 conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the modals to their meanings:

    <p>must = strong obligation could = possibility might = tentative possibility should = advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct expression for 'hate forgeting people's names'?

    <p>hate forgetting people's names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Type 3 conditional?

    <p>Speculating about past events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Type 3 conditionals express?

    <p>Hypothetical situations about the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'They won’t let you in unless you show your invitation' is a Type 1 conditional.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you __________ (heat) cobalt chloride, it turns blue.

    <p>heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following reported speech verbs with their correct usage:

    <p>say = Used without an indirect object tell = Requires an indirect object ask = Commonly used for reporting questions want to know = Used for information seeking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a mixed conditional combine?

    <p>Elements from different types of conditionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'If he _____ arrive in the next half hour, please send him in to the meeting immediately.'

    <p>should</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is an example of reported speech?

    <p>She told him that she was tired.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the example sentences with their conditional types:

    <p>If I had more time, I could help you. = Type 2 conditional If you’d bought the tickets sooner, we’d have better seats. = Mixed conditional If you leave ice cream out in the sun, it melts. = Zero conditional If they weren’t so boring, we’d have invited them. = Mixed conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When reporting questions, the subject and verb are inverted.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conditional type uses the form 'were + infinitive'?

    <p>Type 2 conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common verb used in reported speech to convey commands?

    <p>tell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'If I’ll work hard, I’ll help you' is an example of a Type 1 conditional.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you __________ (win) the lottery, you might buy a house.

    <p>win</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conditional type expresses an action that did not occur?

    <p>Type 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is acceptable to use 'will' in the if clause of future conditional sentences.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'If you liked Argo, you’ll _____ Argo II.'

    <p>love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do learners often confuse with the use of 'unless'?

    <p>If not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct transformation of 'He may go on holiday together' in reported speech?

    <p>He said he might go on holiday together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'She said that she __________ (not like) chocolate.'

    <p>didn't like</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When reporting a request, we use ‘asked’ + object + full infinitive.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of conditional sentences with their examples:

    <p>Type 1 = If you clean the kitchen, I’ll do the bathroom. Type 2 = If I were you, I wouldn’t buy that. Type 3 = If the train hadn’t been late, I’d have arrived on time. Zero Conditional = If you heat water, it boils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reported speech equivalent of 'He said he can speak five languages'?

    <p>He said he could speak five languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'I will help you tomorrow' changes to reported speech as 'He said he _____ help them the following day.'

    <p>would</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the modal verbs with their reported speech equivalents:

    <p>must = had to can = could will = would may = might</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase correctly represents time changes in reported speech when using 'here'?

    <p>there</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Direct questions maintain their question format in reported speech.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form is used to report 'Don't kick the ball'?

    <p>He asked them not to kick the ball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'She said she was busy' can create confusion because it is unclear if the action was happening at the __________.

    <p>same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What auxiliary verb is primarily used to form passive constructions?

    <p>be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the examples with the correct reported speech problems:

    <p>Time reference confusion = She said she was hungry. Pronoun ambiguity = Nicky said I was clever. Incorrect tense usage = He said he will go tomorrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive constructions are more commonly used in informal writing than in academic writing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is incorrect for reporting an imperative sentence?

    <p>He told to me to be quiet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inflection involves changing the form of a verb to convey different meanings.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'had to' indicate in reported speech?

    <p>It indicates obligation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sentence 'The car was washed by John' is an example of a __________ construction.

    <p>passive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ aspect describes actions that are ongoing or in progress.

    <p>continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following examples with their passive or active characteristics:

    <p>The book was read by the students = Passive John kicked the ball = Active The report has been completed = Passive Sara paints beautifully = Active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the 'get' auxiliary commonly used?

    <p>In spoken English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is correct in reported speech?

    <p>She asked what she should bring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Only transitive verbs can be used to create passive sentences.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a passive voice?

    <p>To focus on the action rather than the subject performing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An agent in a passive sentence can be followed by a __________.

    <p>by-phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'The application has been mislaid', what type of passive is it?

    <p>Agentless passive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The agent is always necessary in passive constructions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The auxiliary 'be' is marked for __________ in passive constructions.

    <p>tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential reason for using an agentless passive?

    <p>To avoid assigning blame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Verb Phrases

    • Verb phrases can be single words or clusters of words
    • Verbs have various functions: modals, conditionals, nuanced meanings (politeness, formality, probability)
    • Verb phrases include main and auxiliary verbs
    • Some verb phrases involve two main verbs, where one depends on the other for meaning
    • Objects following verbs can be included in verb phrases by some grammarians
    • Verb phrases also indicate voice (active or passive)
    • Voice shows the roles of participants in an action (agent, recipient)
    • Active voice is common in narratives; placing agent first, new info later
    • Passive voice is used to emphasize recipient; placing recipient first

    Types of Verb Phrases

    • Single-word main verb: Example: wept
    • Multiword main verb: Example: stood up
    • Auxiliaries and main verb: Example: has been weeping
    • Two main verbs: Example: want to speak
    • Passive construction: Example: The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. (Auxiliary 'be' + past participle).

    Terminology

    • Auxiliary verb: Helps the main verb
    • Dynamic verb: Indicates actions
    • Stative/state verb: Expresses states or conditions
    • Bare infinitive: The base form of a verb (e.g., to go)
    • Past participle: Formed from a verb, often used in passive voice (e.g., sent)
    • Present participle: Formed from a verb, used in continuous tenses (e.g., seeing)
    • Intransitive verb: No object (e.g., runs)
    • Imperative: Command or instruction (e.g., Don't worry, relax!)
    • Passive: The subject receives the action (e.g., It was stolen)
    • Agent: The person or thing performing the action
    • Recipient: The person or thing affected by the action
    • Phrasal verb: A verb with a preposition or adverb (e.g., took up fishing)
    • Aspect: The speaker's view of an event (duration, completion, repetition), separate from time
    • Continuous (Progressive) Aspect: Events in progress, temporary or incomplete
    • Perfect Aspect: Event viewed in relation to a point in time (retrospective)
    • Present Perfect: Finished action affecting the present
    • Past Perfect: Earlier past action
    • Future Perfect: Future action completed by a future point
    • Perfect Continuous: Ongoing actions since a past time
    • Past Continuous: Background actions interrupted, temporary past situations
    • Past Simple: Repeated actions in the past, hypothetical situations
    • Present continuous: Ongoing temporary situations, future plans
    • Present Simple: Habits, scheduled future events
    • Inflection: Modification of a verb's base form (e.g., adding "-ed")
    • Function: The specific use of a verb in a sentence (e.g., asking for permission)
    • Mood: Grammatical term for imperative, infinitive, and subjunctive forms
    • Intrinsic modality: Speaker's view of necessity/desirability
    • Extrinsic modality: Speaker's view of event likelihood
    • Complement: Follows verbs (often 'be', 'seem', 'appear'); can be adjective, noun phrase, pronoun, number
    • Semi-modal verb: Verb that combines with another verb to express modality

    Example Verb Phrases in a Text

    • The text provides examples of verb phrases and their components (such as perfect aspect, past perfect simple, past perfect continuous).

    Time and Tense

    • No direct correlation between time and tense
    • Linguists consider only present and past tenses
    • Auxiliary verbs (e.g., will, going to) express future time
    • Tenses (past simple, past continuous, present simple, present perfect, past perfect, etc.) serve varied time references (habit, future events, finished actions, etc.)

    Tenses Explained

    • (all existing tense explanations remain)

    Aspect

    • Aspect shows the speaker's view of an event (duration, completion, repetition)
    • Two main aspects: continuous (progressive) and perfect
    • Continuous aspect: events in progress (temporary, incomplete)
    • Perfect aspect: events viewed in relation to a point in time (retrospective)
    • Perfect aspect is retrospective (looking back from specified time) - present, past, or future

    Futurity

    • Futurity in English is expressed through various means (e.g., "going to", verb forms)
    • Choice of future form depends on the context, and often the perceived likelihood or closeness of the event.
    • Modality: Lexical and grammatical ways to express attitudes (likelihood, desirability)
    • Modal auxiliary verbs express speaker/writer judgement about likelihood or desirability of events
    • Core modals: can, could, may, might, will, would, should, must, shall
    • Semi-modals: need (to), have (got) to, ought to (combine with other verbs to express modality)
    • Modal verbs are always first in the verb phrase
    • Followed by the bare infinitive (no "to")
    • Negatives: adding "not" / "n't"
    • Questions: inverting subject-verb order.
    • Modal verbs have only one form per person
    • No 3rd person "s"
    • No infinitive or participle forms

    Semi-Modal Verbs

    • Behave like core modal verbs in some contexts, but have lexical verb characteristics
    • Examples: Need, have (got) to, ought to
    • (existing info remains)

    Learner Problems with Modals

    • (existing info remains)

    Passive Voice

    • Passive voice uses auxiliary 'be', past participle
    • Passive used when recipient is known or when avoiding agent
    • Passive used to avoid lengthy subject phrases, emphasize action, impersonal writing
    • 'Get' can also form passive, particularly informal contexts
    • Only transitive verbs can form passive constructions
    • Agent (if known and important) can follow with "by"
    • (Examples of passive formation, use, learner problems)

    Other Passive Constructions

    • "Causative" or "pseudo-passives" use 'get' or 'have' (more common in spoken language)
    • These structures often show the subject causing an action to be done by someone else, not emphasizing the subject as the recipient.

    Infinitives and -ing Forms

    • Infinitive: Base form of verb (e.g., go), or with "to" (e.g., to go)
    • Full infinitive used after specific verbs (e.g., decide, hope)
    • Infinitive used after verbs + objects
    • -ing form (present participle and gerund) used after specific verbs (e.g., avoid, enjoy)
    • Some verbs take both infinitives and -ing forms; meanings can change (e.g., stop, forget)
    • (Examples differentiating Infinitive/ -ing Form meanings)

    Conditionals

    • Conditionals consist of two clauses: main clause, condition/if clause
    • Zero conditional: present + present, universal truths
    • First conditional: future + present, likely conditions
    • Second conditional: would + past simple, unlikely/hypothetical situations
    • Third conditional: would + have past participle, past impossible/hypothetical conditions
    • Mixed conditionals: combine elements from different types
    • Variations including "as long as", "provided that," "supposing," "unless"
    • (Specific examples and classifications of different conditional types)

    Reported Speech

    • Direct speech: exact words
    • Reported speech: reporting words, changes in words
    • Reporting verbs: "say," "tell," "explain," others for attitudes/judgement
    • Reported speech reports statements, imperatives, requests, questions
    • Reporting speech generally uses backshifting of tenses
    • Backshifting in Reported Speech – examples & rules
    • Pronoun and time indicator changes in reported speech (e.g., today, now, changed based on when the original event happened.)
    • Learner difficulties in reported speech (including understanding time reference, who is being referenced, and changing word order)

    Other Information

    • (Existing info about learner problems, other verb forms like phrasal verbs, etc.)

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