Language
English
Level
A0
Unit
Helper words and core verbs
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

Do is a helper word used to build negatives and questions with most main verbs.

When to use it

Use do or does before base verbs in basic questions and negatives.

Key forms

  • do / does
  • do not / does not
  • Did ... ? (past awareness)

Examples

Do you like tea?

She does not work here.

They do not play today.

Does he speak English?

Tips

  • After do/does, use the base verb: does play, not does plays.
  • Use does with he, she, and it.
  • At this stage, learn pattern recognition more than rule naming.

Exceptions and edge cases

  • The verb be does not use do for simple negatives and questions.

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