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Losh Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Verb phrases

How can I differentiate between a verb phrase and a verbal phrase?
  

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Hi, That would be easier to answer if you told us the context in which you saw these terms. As a general comment: a verb phrase sounds like a phrase that contains a verb. a verbal phrase sounds like a phrase that is spoken rather than written.

  • Hi, That would be easier to answer if you told us the context in which you saw these terms.
  • As a general comment: a verb phrase sounds like a phrase that contains a verb.
  • a verbal phrase sounds like a phrase that is spoken rather than written.
  • However, your context may use these terms differently.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

That would be easier to answer if you told us the context in which you saw these terms.

As a general comment:

a verb phrase sounds like a phrase that contains a verb.

a verbal phrase sounds like a phrase that is spoken rather than written.

However, your context may use these terms differently.

Best wishes, Clive

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