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MayOkn Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Verbs

Hi there,

Would someone be able to confirm if I have highlighted the correct verb or verb group for the following sentence:

'Native English speakers are not often conscious of the rules of grammar.'

I believe the verb group here would be 'Are Often', would this be correct?

Thanks
  

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MayOkn I believe the verb group here would be 'Are Often', would this be correct? No. Just 'are'.

— Mister Micawber

  • MayOkn I believe the verb group here would be 'Are Often', would this be correct?
  • No.
  • Just 'are'.
  • Adverbs are not included when identifying a verb or verb group.
  • '
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MayOknI believe the verb group here would be 'Are Often', would this be correct?
No. Just 'are'. Adverbs are not included when identifying a verb or verb group. A verb group is, for instance, 'have been running' in 'I have been running faster and faster..'
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Hi Mister Micawber,

Thanks for clarifying this, so in this instance then, would this be considered a verb group?
'A volcano in the Pacific can affect the weather in Europe.' both verbs.

Thanks

A volcano in the Pacific can affect the weather in Europe.
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MayOknin this instance then, would this be considered a verb group?'A volcano in the Pacific can affect the weather in Europe.' both verbs.
Right: 'can affect' is a modal auxiliary + a main verb.
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