Questão 268912

The evolution of linguistic structures in English allows for the creation of nuanced meanings through the combination of primary and modal auxiliaries. A verb phrase is fundamentally different from a phrasal verb, as the former deals with grammatical functions such as tense and voice, while the latter functions as a single semantic unit. Analysis of the following sentence: 'The report will have been being reviewed by the board for three hours by the time we arrive.' Identify the functions present in this complex verb phrase:

I. Perfect Aspect.
II. Progressive Aspect.
III. Passive Voice.
IV. Modal Mood.