A verb phrase

• consists of a verb, its direct object and/or indirect object, and any adverb, adverb phrase, or adverb clause which happen to modify it

• Note: the predicate of a clause or sentence is always a verb phrase

He did not have all the ingredients the recipe called for; therefore, he decided to make something else.

After she had learned to drive, Alice felt more independent.

We will meet at the library at 3:30 p.m.