Explanation

The modal verb "can" expresses the ability to do something.

In the sentence, "They can fix the problem" means they are able to fix it.

Explanation

Helping verbs or auxiliary verbs such as will, shall, may, might, can, could, must, ought to, should, would, used to, need.

"Should" is a modal helping verb that helps the main verb "waste" express advice or obligation.

Helping (or auxiliary) verbs assist the main verb in conveying tense, mood, or voice.

Explanation

The words like shall, should, ought to, will, would, must etc. are called Modal Verbs.

Modal verbs express necessity, possibility, or obligation.

"ought to" indicates a recommendation or obligation.

Explanation

• Is, am, are, was and were are examples of Auxiliary verbs.
• In the sentence "I am playing football," the word "am" is an auxiliary verb (also known as a helping verb),
• Which helps form the present continuous tense.
• The main verb here is "playing."

Last updated question by NS on 11 May 2026

Explanation

"To help" is in its infinitive form, which is the base form of the verb preceded by "to."

It expresses the purpose or intent of the action in the sentence.

Explanation

The subject "He" is singular, so the correct verb form in Present Indefinite Tense is "speaks."

The correct sentence is: "He speaks the truth."

Explanation

"Beware" is an imperative verb used to give a warning or command.

It means "be cautious" or "be on guard", making it a verb in this sentence.

Explanation

A regular verb follows the standard pattern for past tense formation, typically by adding -ed (e.g., jumped).

"Jump" is a regular verb, as its past tense is "jumped".

Explanation

"Walk" is a regular verb — its past form is made by simply adding -ed (walk → walked).

Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern in tense changes, unlike irregular verbs.

Explanation

Linking verbs do not express action; instead, they connect the subject to additional information, such as a state or condition.

Examples include is, am, are, was, were, seem, become, which link the subject to a complement (e.g., "She is happy.").