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

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

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

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What is the function of 'does' in a sentence?

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The word 'does' is used as an auxiliary verb for the third person singular (he, she, it) in questions and negatives in the present simple tense.

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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 in the present simple tense.

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How do you form a negative sentence with 'do'?

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To form a negative sentence with 'do', use 'do not' or 'don't' followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., I do not like apples).

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How do you form a negative sentence with 'does'?

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To form a negative sentence with 'does', use 'does not' or 'doesn't' followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., She does not play soccer).

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How do you ask a question using 'do'?

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To ask a question using 'do', start with 'do' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb (e.g., Do you like pizza?).

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How do you ask a question using 'does'?

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To ask a question using 'does', start with 'does' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb (e.g., Does he play basketball?).

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What is the difference between 'do' and 'does'?

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'Do' is used with I, you, we, and they, while 'does' is used with he, she, and it.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'do' in a negative form.

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I do not understand the question.