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The Functions of Verbs and Verb Phrases in English Verb Function Study Sheet Verbs and verb phrases perform eleven grammatical functions in the English language: 1. Verb phrase head Definition: head of a verb phrase Example: eat the cookies 2. Predicate Definition: words and phrases that express the action performed by or state of the subject Example: The librarian is writing an article. 3. Noun phrase modifier Definition: word, phrase, or clause that modifies or describes a noun or noun phrase Example: My daughter is the little girl wearing the pink hat. 4. Adjective phrase complement Definition: word, phrase, or clause that completes the meaning of an adjective Example: My puppy is eager to learn new tricks. 5. Verb phrase complement Definition: word, phrase, or clause that completes the meaning of the verb phrase Example: She always strives to succeed. 6. Subject Definition: word, phrase, or clause that performs the action of or acts upon the verb Example: Drinking milk is healthy. 7. Subject complement Definition: word, phrase, or clause that follows a copular verb and describes the subject Example: My favorite hobby is learning about grammar. 8. Direct object Definition: word, phrase, or clause that receives the action of a transitive verb Example: My coworkers enjoy gossiping about other coworkers. 9. Object complement Definition: word, phrase, or clause that follows and describes the direct object Example: The teacher has pronounced the extra credit writing an additional report. 10. Indirect object Definition: word, phrase, or clause that indicates to or for whom or what the action of a ditransitive verb is performed Example: The young couple is giving having another baby serious consideration. The Functions of Verbs and Verb Phrases in English 2 11. Prepositional complement Definition: word, phrase, or clause that follows a preposition to complete the meaning of a prepositional phrase Example: We have been thinking about ordering a pizza for dinner.