Which words in this sentence make up the verb phrase?

The lowest layer of the atmosphere is named the troposphere.

A.
named the troposphere

B.
is named

C.
of the atmosphere

D.
layer is

Question

Which words in this sentence make up the verb phrase? 

The lowest layer of the atmosphere is named the troposphere.
 
 A.
named the troposphere
 
 B.
is named
 
 C.
of the atmosphere
 
 D.
layer is

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B

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By the way, this is the math section.

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verb phrase can be the predicate of the clause or sentence. A verb phrase can also be a phrase that functions as an adverb or adjective and contains a verb and its complements, objects, or modifiers.

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examples: She was walking quickly to the mall.
He should wait before going swimming.

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walking quickly and should wait is the verb phrase for those examples