Identify the verbal phrase in the sentence and determine its type. Getting plenty of sleep is important for growing children.

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Averie

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7 April, 18:06

Identify the verbal phrase in the sentence and determine its type. Getting plenty of sleep is important for growing children.

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Tania Sweeney · Answer 1

The verbal phrase in the sentence above is "getting plenty of sleep". It is composed of words introduced by a verb "getting" which functions as a noun. It falls under gerund type of verbal phrase. Other types include infinitives and participial.