alleryStart learning →A verb phrase is a verb with its dependents but excluding which element?
AIts complement
BIts modifier
CIts subject
DIts object
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Its subject
The verb phrase, or predicate, covers the verb plus objects, complements and modifiers, and leaves out the subject.
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