Sentences with Do and Does in English

Content

• Examples of do and does as main verb
• Examples of do and does in questions
• Examples of don’t and doesn’t in negations
• Examples of do and does for emphasis

There are different uses of the words "do" Y "does" in English.

In the first place, they are the present tense conjugation of the verb “everything" (to do) in the present tense. "Does" is used for the third person singular (he, she, it) while "do" it is used for other people. While "everything" it means "do", many times it is used to indicate that someone takes care of certain tasks in the house, so it can be translated as washing, but only in those special cases.

The structure of the sentence is:

Subject + do / does + object (what is done)

Furthermore, it is used as an auxiliary verb to ask questions and for negations (don’t and doesn’t) in the present tense.

Denial:

Subject + don’t / doesn’t + verb

Question:

Do / Does + subject + verb +?

que / When / How / Who / Where + do / does + subject + verb + ?

When answering a question with yes or no, it can be used to replace the verb.

Yes, + subject + do / does

No, + subject + don’t / doesn’t

Do and Does to emphasize

Finally, it is included in affirmative sentences for emphasis. When it comes to the third person singular (he, she, it) does is used but s is not added to the main verb.

Subject + do / does + main verb.

Examples of do and does as main verb

1. I do my homework in the afternoon. (I do my homework in the afternoon.)
2. She does the laundry on Saturdays. (She washes clothes on Saturdays.)
3. He does 20 push-ups. (He does 20 push-ups.)
4. You do a lot of hard work. (You do hard work.)
5. Let's do something fun. (Let's do something fun.)
6. They do exercises to prepare for the test. (They do exercises to prepare for the test.)
7. I do the dishes every day. (I wash the dishes every day.)
8. Just do your job. (Just do your job.)
9. We do something different every weekend. (We do something different every weekend.)
10. He always does his duty. (He always does his duty.)

Examples of do and does in questions

1. - Do you like this painting? (Do you like this painting?)
   - Yes, I do. (Yes.)

1. - Does he enjoy classical music? (Do you like classical music?) - No, he doesn’t. (No.)

1. - Who do you know in this party? (Who do you meet at this party?)

1. - Do I look good in this suit? (Do I look good in this suit?)
   - Yes, you do. (Yes.)

1. - Where do you buy vegetables? (Where do you buy vegetables?)

1. - Does she know the address? (Do you know the address?)
   - Yes, she does. (Yes.)

1. - How do you clean this stain? (How do you clean this stain?)

1. - Do you come here often? (Do you come here often?)
   - No, I don’t. (No.)

1. - Where do you park your car? (Where do you park your car?)

1. - What does he want to buy?

Examples of don’t and doesn’t in negations

1. He doesn’t play tennis. (She doesn't play tennis.)
2. I don't know the answer. (I do not know the answer.)
3. She doesn’t live here anymore. (She no longer lives here.)
4. He doesn’t smoke. (He does not smoke.)
5. You don’t like yellow dresses. (You don't like yellow dresses.)
6. I don't understand the question. (I do not understand the question.)
7. They don't speak Spanish. (They do not speak Spanish.)
8. You don't remember it. (You do not remember.)
9. She doesn’t drink alcohol. (She doesn't drink alcohol.)
10. We don't have the key. (We don't have the key.)

Examples of do and does for emphasis

Clarification: The translation is not literal, "yes" is used to convey emphasis.

1. She does play piano. (She does play the piano.)
2. You do know what I'm talking about. (You do know what I'm talking about.)
3. They do have the money. (They do have the money.)
4. I do study everyday. (Yes, I study everyday.)
5. He does know me. (He does know me.)
6. I do understand. (Yes I understand.)
7. She does pay attention. (Yes pay attention.)
8. Actually, I do remember. (Actually, I do remember.)
9. They do go to sleep early. (They do go to bed early.)
10. He does go to class on time. (He does go to class on time.)

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