5 Say whether the verbs in bold are ‘Linking verb ‘ (l),’Modal Auxiliary Verbs’(MA) or ‘Non Modal Auxiliary Verbs’ (NMA). 5 • The cat is sleeping ____ on the mat. • Neha is ____ a teacher. • Can I ____ come with you? • It is snowing _____ outside, so I must ____ stay at home. • You must ____ stop dieting. You look ___ so slim.
Answers
Answer:
The verbs in bold are:
The cat is sleeping (L) on the mat.
Neha is (MA) a teacher.
Can I (MA) come with you?
It is snowing (L) outside, so I must (MA) stay at home.
You must (MA) stop dieting. You look (L) so slim.
Explanation:
Here is an explanation of each verb's classification:
Linking verb (L): A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. It does not express action, but rather describes the state or condition of the subject. In the first and fifth sentences, "is" and "look" are linking verbs.
Modal auxiliary verb (MA): A modal auxiliary verb is a type of verb that is used to express necessity, possibility, or ability. It is used in combination with other verbs to indicate the mood or attitude of the speaker. In the second, third, fourth, and fifth sentences, "is," "can," "must," and "must" are modal auxiliary verbs.
Non-modal auxiliary verb (NMA): A non-modal auxiliary verb is a type of verb that is used to indicate tense or voice. It is used in combination with other verbs to indicate the time or manner in which an action is performed. There are no non-modal auxiliary verbs in the given sentences.