Understanding the Use of 'Do'

This video tutorial explains the use of 'do' as a helping verb in English. It covers how 'do', 'does', and 'did' are used to form questions and negatives in present and past tenses. The video also distinguishes between 'do' as a main verb and a helping verb, providing examples and practice questions to reinforce learning. Subject-verb agreement with 'do' is also discussed, highlighting how it changes according to the subject.

What is the primary function of 'do' in most sentences?

• As a main verb

• As a helping verb

• As an adjective

• As a noun

In which tense is 'do' used as a helping verb?

• Present tense

• Conditional tense

• Past tense

• Future tense

Which helping verb is used with 'he' in the present tense?

• Did

• Does

• Do

• Doing

Which of the following verbs can be used with 'do' as a helping verb?

• Went

• Saw

• Worked

• Live

How does 'do' function differently as a main verb compared to a helping verb?

• It does not change the main verb

• It changes the tense

• It changes the subject

• It changes the meaning

What is the correct order for forming a question with 'do'?

• Subject, do, main verb

• Do, subject, main verb

• Main verb, do, subject

• Do, main verb, subject

Which form of the verb is used with 'do' in the past tense?

• Past participle

• Present participle

• Simple form

• Infinitive form

What is the past tense of 'do' when used as a helping verb?

• Do

• Does

• Did

• Done

Which helping verb is used with 'I' in the present tense?

• Do

• Does

• Did

• Doing

What is the contraction for 'do not'?

• Do'nt

• Don't

• Didn't

• Doesn't