16 Examples of Coordinative Verb Phrases in Sentences

According to Koentjoro (Baehaqie, 2008: 14) a phrase is a grammatical unit consisting of two or more words that are not clause-like and generally form a clause. Share types of phrases classified based on several criteria such as: the type or class of words, the function of the constituent elements and the meaning contained in the elements that make it up.

A verb phrase is a combination of words formed from two or more verbs. There are 3 types of verb phrases, namely: modicative verb phrases, coordinating verb phrases, and appositive verb phrases. Verb phrases are included in one type of phrase based on word class.

A coordinating verb phrase is a combination of two or more verbs that are connected by using certain conjunctions (and, or). For example: coming and going, park or cinema, seeing and hearing.

In contrast to other types of verb phrases which have elements that function to explain the core elements, coordinating verb phrases consist of from two word which both function as core elements.

Example of sentences :

• Rudi is Adi's best friend since childhood so he is free come and go to Adi's house any time of the day or night.
• I'm confused to choose between park or cinema as a place to spend the weekend.
• I can confirm that he is the culprit, because I see and hear right away when he told his friends about his evil plan.
• No wonder now Kevin always wins in every coloring competition he participates in because he is used to it drawing and coloring since I was 3 years old.
• Satpol PP officers are assigned to dismantle and destroy every building in the water catchment area.
• Even though it's been 10 years he still often cry and lament the departure of their only child.
• Washing and cooking is the job that Ria hates the most because it takes up too much time.
• Grandfather climbing and picking This young coconut itself is taken directly from the garden behind the house.
• They were asked to choose between resign or be dismissed dishonorably as a form of sanction for misappropriation.
• To create a residential area that is healthy and clean from disgraceful acts, residents are asked to participate keep and report if you see a suspicious event.

• You are entitled to forward or backward In participating in this social service activity, no one forces you to do it.
• Every door in his parents' mansion had sensors installed, which set the door to open and close automatically.
• I'd rather fail than me ask or beg help the arrogant man.
• He never miss or squander opportunity that comes his way.
• Dian invites me go to the salon and to the library this afternoon.
• Children will be happier if the mother accompany and watch them while playing.

Coordinative properties found in several types of phrases represent 2 possible functions, namely they do not explain each other or combine. For example in noun phrases, coordinating means not explaining each other while in adjective phrases, coordinating means combining.

Thus our discussion this time about examples of coordinating verb phrases in sentencelanguageIndonesia. Hopefully this article is useful.