Newcomer: Do, Does, Don't, Doesn't

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What is the purpose of 'do' in a sentence?

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The word 'do' is used as an auxiliary verb to form questions and negative statements in the present simple tense.

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When do we use 'does'?

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We use 'does' as an auxiliary verb for the third person singular (he, she, it) in questions and negative statements.

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What does 'don't' stand for?

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'Don't' is a contraction of 'do not' and is used to make negative statements in the present simple tense.

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What does 'doesn't' stand for?

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'Doesn't' is a contraction of 'does not' and is used to make negative statements for the third person singular.

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How do you form a question using 'do'?

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To form a question with 'do', place 'do' before the subject, e.g., 'Do you like pizza?'

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How do you form a question using 'does'?

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To form a question with 'does', place 'does' before the subject, e.g., 'Does she play soccer?'

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What is the structure of a negative sentence using 'do'?

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The structure is: Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb, e.g., 'I do not (don't) like broccoli.'

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What is the structure of a negative sentence using 'does'?

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The structure is: Subject + does + not + base form of the verb, e.g., 'He does not (doesn't) like ice cream.'

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Can 'do' be used with he, she, or it?

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No, 'do' is not used with he, she, or it; instead, 'does' is used.

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What is an example of a question using 'do'?

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Example: 'How do you make a cake?'