4. Define the semi-notional verb. Name the semantic groups semi-notional verbs can be subdivided into. Illustrate the answer with your own examples.

Semi-notional verbs are verbs of not full nominative value.

Can be subdivided into:

• verbs of becoming - to become, to get, to grow, to turn, to remain
• link-verb - to be
• verbs of preposition - taste, feel, sound
• modal verbs
• auxiliary verbs - to do, to have, should, would