Question

    Identify the highlighted part of speech, choose the correct answer

    The director told the actors, “ Do your best and we’ll be a hit”.

    A Transitive verb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Intransitive verb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Linking verb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Auxiliary verb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the sentence "Do your best," the verb "do" is being used as an auxiliary verb, specifically as a base form auxiliary verb. In this context, "do" is functioning as an auxiliary verb to form the imperative mood, instructing the actors to perform the action "your best."

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