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Lesson 12Parts of Speech - Verbs
Verb phrases with two or more helping verbs
always keep a definite order. Most helping verbs can combine with other helping
verbs but will not combine with all of them. The examples below show good
combinations.
is being said,
has been said, will be said, could have been said, may
have said, had been said
Instructions:
Arrange the following helping verbs with the word in parentheses into a verb
phrase. One of the helping verbs will not combine and must be left out.
Example: was, have, may (gone) = may have gone - was will not combine in this group.
1. am, will, being (fired)
2. been, could, does, have (learning)
3. might, do, have, been (sleeping)
4. must, were, be (discovered)
5. be, has, should (sold)
--For answers scroll down.
Answers:
1. am being fired
2. could have been learning
3. might have been sleeping
4. must be discovered
5. should be sold |
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