Underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence. Then identify the auxiliary and the main verbs in the verb phrases. 1. The most famous volcano in Mexico is called Popocatépetl... Underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence. Then identify the auxiliary and the main verbs in the verb phrases. 1. The most famous volcano in Mexico is called Popocatépetl. 2. Its name means "smoking mountain." 3. The volcano has been an active one for hundreds of years. 4. It lies close to Mexico City.
Understand the Problem
The question asks to identify and underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence, and also identify the auxiliary and main verbs within those phrases. This is focused on grammar and sentence structure.
Answer
1. is called; Auxiliary verb: is; Main verb: called 2. means; Main verb: means 3. has been; Auxiliary verb: has been 4. lies; Main verb: lies
- is called; Auxiliary verb: is; Main verb: called
- means; No auxiliary verb; Main verb: means
- has been; Auxiliary verb: has been; No main verb
- lies; No auxiliary verb; Main verb: lies
Answer for screen readers
- is called; Auxiliary verb: is; Main verb: called
- means; No auxiliary verb; Main verb: means
- has been; Auxiliary verb: has been; No main verb
- lies; No auxiliary verb; Main verb: lies
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A verb phrase includes the main verb and any helping verbs (auxiliary verbs).
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Remember that some sentences may not have auxiliary verbs.
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