Question

Leslie would probably have come with us if she didn’t work all summer. What is the verb phrase?

Answer 1

Answer: would probably have come with us.

A verb phrase consists of a main verb with its auxiliaries and its objects, complements or other modifiers. In this case:

• would, have: auxiliary verb.
• probably: adverb (modifier).
• come: main verb.
• with us: complement.

(Although this would be the most accepted definition, different theories could include different elements in a verbal phrase).