Identify the sentence in each group that contains a verb phrase. 1. which sentence contains a verb phrase? a) trees are the oldest living things b) some giant sequoia trees have lived for thousands of years c) apple trees are the most popular home-grown fruit trees. d) coconut oil is the latest health craze. 2. which sentence contains a verb phrase? a) guide dogs are allowed in public places with their owners. b) labrador retrievers and golden retrievers are the best breeds for guide dogs. c) a dog protects its owner even n busy streets. d) dogs usually live about twelve to fifteen years.

A verb phrase consists of the main verb alone, or a main verb plus any modal or auxiliary verb. The main verb always comes last in the verb phrase.

1. The sentence that contains a verb phrase is option B: Some giant sequoia trees have lived for thousands of years. The verb phrase of this sentences consists of a perfect, have plus -ed form.

2. The sentence that contains a verb phrase is option A: Guide dogs are allowed in public places with their owners. The verb phrase of this sentences consists of passive, be plus -ed form.  

a

explanation:

second person

explanation:

note the heavy uses of "you", "your", as well as "he".

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