Which words in this sentence make up the verb phrase?

Comets do not go around the sun in circles.

A.
do go

B.
do not

C.
go around

D.
do go around

Question

Which words in this sentence make up the verb phrase? 

Comets do not go around the sun in circles.
 
 A.
do go
 
 B.
do not
 
 C.
go around
 
 D.
do go around

anonymous · Answer

D i think

ericanoel912 · Answer

no. A. Do go   
THIS IS A MAJOR RULE YOU HAVE TO KNOW FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE:
NOT IS NOT A VERB- IT'S AN ADVERB
around is a preposition so it's not part of the verb phrase

anonymous · Answer

Oh yeah. oops sorry

anonymous · Answer

thx ericanoe you should be teacher of the year

ericanoel912 · Answer

Haha thanks @lilbeyonce111 and that's totally okay @chels96 don't be sorry!