The answer is no.
Here's why:
* Verb Phrase Definition: A verb phrase is a group of words that includes a verb and any helping verbs. It expresses the action or state of being in a sentence.
* Parts of a Verb Phrase: A verb phrase can include:
* Main verb: The core action or state of being (e.g., "run," "eat," "be").
* Helping verbs (auxiliary verbs): Words like "is," "are," "was," "were," "will," "have," "had," "do," "did," "can," "could," "may," "might," "should," "would," etc.
* Complete Unit: A verb phrase works as a single unit to describe the action or state. It's not divisible into smaller phrases that function independently as verbs.
Example:
* Verb phrase: "will have been running"
* Parts:
* "will" (helping verb)
* "have" (helping verb)
* "been" (helping verb)
* "running" (main verb)
Each individual word is not a verb phrase, but they work together as a complete unit to form the verb phrase.