Questions and Answers
The verb 'to do' can be used both as an action verb and as an auxiliary verb.
True
In the present simple, the verb form 'does' is used with 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'.
False
The contracted form 'doesn't' is used for negative sentences with 'does'.
True
When creating negative sentences, the long forms 'do not', 'does not', and 'did not' should always be used.
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To make a question using the verb 'to do', the auxiliary form is placed before the subject.
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The auxiliary verb 'to do' is used to form negative sentences in the present tense.
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Wh-questions are those that can be answered with a simple yes or no.
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The abbreviation for 'does not' is formed by removing the 'o' in not and adding an apostrophe.
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Only the subject and the verb are needed to create a yes/no question.
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You can add a time expression between the subject and the verb in questions.
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Study Notes
The Verb To Do: Do, Does, Did
- Do, does, and did are forms of the verb "to do," used as both action and auxiliary verbs.
- As an action verb, "to do" expresses an action similar to verbs like "to walk."
Subject/Verb Agreement
- Present Simple:
- I/You/We/They: do
- He/She/It: does
- Past Simple:
- All subjects: did
- Perfect Form:
- I/You/We/They: have/had + done
- He/She/It: has/had + done
- Continuous Form:
- I/You/We/They: am/are/were + doing
- He/She/It: is/was + doing
Spelling Tip
- In Present Simple 3rd person, add "es" to verbs ending in 'o': do > does; go > goes.
Action Verb Usage
- Examples include:
- "Pete always does his taxes on time."
- "Volunteers do a lot of work around the town."
- "Gil did a great job on his history report."
- "I am doing the best I can!"
Auxiliary Verb Usage
- "Do," "does," and "did" help form negative sentences, questions, or add emphasis.
- Negative sentences often use shortened forms: don't (do not), doesn't (does not), didn't (did not).
- Use full forms for emphasis, e.g., "I do not like this."
Creating Negative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + Auxiliary Verb (don't/doesn't/didn't) + Base Verb + Rest of Sentence.
- Example sentences:
- "Your client doesn't understand the contract."
- "You don't need to worry about me."
- "Your friends didn't get the email."
Yes/No Questions
- Structure for forming questions: Do/Does/Did + Subject + Base Verb + Rest of Sentence.
- Examples include:
- "Do you want to go to the party?"
- "Does your dog live outside or in the house?"
- "Did you catch the bus this morning?"
Wh-Questions
- Structure: Wh-Word + Do/Does/Did + Subject + Base Verb + Rest of Sentence.
- Examples include:
- "Where do you want to send the package?"
- "Why does she always scream like that?"
- "When did they arrive home?"
Exercises
- Fill in the correct verb form.
- Examples include:
- "Mark and Dylan do volunteer work."
- "Sheila didn't do the dishes."
- "Does Gillian usually meet clients?"
Summary
- Understanding the differences and correct usages of do, does, and did is essential for constructing accurate sentences in English.
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Description
This quiz explores the usage of 'do', 'does', and 'did' in the English language. These forms of the verb can often be confusing, as they function both as action verbs and auxiliary verbs. Enhance your writing skills by mastering their correct applications.
