One of the most basic verbs in the English language is “do”. It is an auxiliary verb that is used quite often in everyday speech. However, it can be confusing to know when to use it and how to use it properly. In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of the verb “do” and how to use it in the positive and negative forms.
When using the verb “do”, we have to change it depending on the subject of the sentence. For instance, when talking about oneself, one would say “I do”. If the subject is “you” or “I”, both would use “do”. When the subject is “he” or “she”, we must use “does”. “They do” can be used when talking about a group of people while “we do” is used when talking about oneself and another person.
Regarding the negative form, “don’t” is used as a contraction of “do not”. It is used when referring to “I”, “you”, “they”, and “we”. On the other hand, when using “does” in the negative form, “doesn’t” is used. The subject of the sentence does not change when using “doesn’t” in the negative form. For instance, “he/she does” and “he/she doesn’t”.
Finally, when using the verb “do” in the past tense, “did” is used. It is used with “I”, “he”, “she”, “they”, and “we”. The negative form of “did” is “didn’t”. It does not change whether used with “I”, “he”, “she”, “they”, or “we”.
In conclusion, the verb “do” is a basic but essential verb in the English language. Knowing how to use it correctly will improve one’s communication skills in English. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to visit www.engvid.com and leave a comment.