We will be reading Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar this spring. Identify the verb phrase in the sentence. A. will be reading B. be reading C. will be D. reading

The verb phrase in the sentence "We will be reading Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar this spring." is A. will be reading. This phrase is made up of a modal auxiliary verb ("will"), followed by an auxiliary verb ("be"), and the main verb in its -ing form ("reading").

Extra: In English grammar, a verb phrase is a structure made up of a main verb along with its auxiliary verbs. Auxiliary verbs are there to add functional or grammatical meaning to the clauses in which they appear. They are also referred to as "helping" verbs. "Will" in this case is a modal auxiliary verb, indicating a future action. The verb "be" is the auxiliary verb that, together with "will," helps to form the future progressive tense, expressing an ongoing action that will occur in the future. In the sentence given, "will be reading" indicates that the action of reading Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" is something the speaker plans to do in the future and, when it occurs, it will be an ongoing activity.