do in English – auxiliary and main verb

Is do an auxiliary or a main verb.

The verb do can be an auxiliary verb or a main verb in English.

1. do as a main verb

1.1. do as a main verb in simple present (do, does, don't, doesn't).

Pronouns Affirmative sentences Negative senteces Questions
I I do my homework. I do not do my homework.* Do I do my homework?*
you You do your homework. You do not do your homework.* Do you do your homework?*
he, she, it He does his homework. He does not do his homework.* Does he do his homework?*
we, you, they They do their homework. They do not do their homework.* Do they do their homework?*

1.2. do as a main verb in Simple Past (did, didn't)

Pronouns Affirmative sentences Negative senteces Questions
I, he, she, it, we, you, they She did her homework. She did not do her homework.** Did she do her homework?**

1.3. do as a main verb – past participle (done)

Pronouns Affirmative sentences Negative senteces Questions
I, you, we, you, they We have done the shopping. We have not done the shopping. Have we done the shopping?
he, she, it He has done the shopping. He has not done the shopping. Has he done the shopping?

1.4. do as a main verb (Present Progressive, Gerund, present participle) – (doing)

affirmative negative
I am doing my homework. I am not doing my homework.
Doing my homework is not always fun. Not doing my homework is not clever.
I saw Jane doing her homework. I didn't see Jane doing her homework.

2. do as an auxiliary

2.1. do as an auxiliary in negations in the simple present.

I do n't do my homework in the evenings.*

2.2. do as an auxiliary in negations in the Simple Past

I did n't do my homework yesterday evening.**

2.3. do as an auxiliary in quesions in the Simple Present

Do you like rugby? – Does he like rugby?

2.4. do as an auxiliary in quesions in the Simple Past

Did you see Peggy yesterday? When did you get up this morning?

2.5. do with the negative imparative

Do n't sing under the shower.

* Here we use do in the negative sentence as an auxiliary and do as a main verb .

** Here we use did in the negative sentence as an auxiliary and do as a main verb .

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Grammar: When to Use Do, Does, and Did

Grammar: When to Use Do, Does, and Did

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Verbs are essential to creating complete sentences, as they help us express physical actions ( She jumped in the puddle) , mental actions ( He thought about puppies) , and states of being ( I am hungry) .

There are several types of verbs that can each be written in different tenses, so they can be tricky to work with, especially if English isn’t your first language . We’ve put together a guide to help you use one of the most common verbs, do , in your writing . Read on below to learn more!

Action Verbs

As the name suggests, action verbs are used to express actions completed by the subject of a sentence. The base verb do is conjugated according to the tense:

1. Present Tense

In the present tense, do takes the form do or does, depending on the subject:

Subject:Verb:
I/you/we/theyDo
He/she/itDoes

Consider the following examples:

We do our homework every night.

   She does her homework every night.

2. Past Tense

In the simple past tense , the base verb do takes the form did with all subjects:

Subject:Verb:
I/you/we/theyDid
He/she/itDid

   We did our homework last night.

   She did her homework last night.

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary , or helping verbs, are used with another base verb to create negative sentences, questions, or add emphasis. Here’s how do should be used as an auxiliary verb:

1. Negative Sentences

Following the same subject–verb pairings introduced above, we combine the auxiliaries do , does , and did with the adverb not to create negative sentences:

   We do not do our homework every night.

   She did not do her homework last night.

Note that we can combine the auxiliary and the adverb to create the contractions don’t , doesn’t , and didn’t . You simply remove the space between the two words and replace the letter o in not with an apostrophe (’).

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Contractions are more common in conversations and informal writing and typically shouldn’t be used in formal writing (e.g., academic or business).

2. Questions

To create questions, the auxiliary is combined with the infinitive of another verb in this way: auxiliary verb + subject + infinitive verb .

●  Simple present questions:

Do they sell children’s books?

Does he speak English?

Note that the third person verb speaks isn’t spelled with the s when paired with the auxiliary to form a question.

●  Simple past questions:

Did you buy anything at the bookstore?

Did he learn how to speak English?

Note that did indicates the past tense, so the main verbs don’t also take the past tense (i.e., bought and learned ).

3. Emphasis

In positive sentences, we can also combine the auxiliaries do , does , and did with the main verb to emphasize that something is true:

   We do sell children’s books.

   He did learn to speak English.

Try saying these sentences aloud and adding emphasis to the auxiliary terms with your tone. It adds a dramatic effect!

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Would you say "He has homework to do, doesn't he?" or "He has homework to do, hasn't he?"? [duplicate]

I would normally say 'He has homework to do, doesn't he?' but I've heard some people say the other variant is correct.

Which one would you say is correct? Or are both of them correct?

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  • 1 The rule states that if the anchor predicator is an auxiliary verb, select the same one; otherwise select "do". For most speakers, the "has" in your example is a lexical verb so the tag should be "doesn't he?" –  BillJ Commented Oct 28, 2021 at 8:52

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The English tag question is made up of an auxiliary verb and a pronoun. The auxiliary must agree with the tense, aspect and modality of the verb in the preceding sentence. If the verb is in the present perfect , for example, the tag question uses has or have ; if the verb is in a present progressive form, the tag is formed with am, are, is ; if the verb is in a tense which does not normally use an auxiliary , like the present simple, the auxiliary is taken from the emphatic do form; and if the sentence has a modal auxiliary , this is echoed in the tag

It seems to me that the easy way to remember these rules is to phrase the initial statement as a question, as it reveals the same auxiliary verb. In order of the above bullet points:

He has painted the house. => Has he painted the house? => He has painted the house, hasn't he? He is painting the house. => Is he painting the house? => He is painting the house, isn't he? He paints houses. => Does he paint houses? => He paints houses, doesn't he? He will paint the house. => Will he paint the house? => He will paint the house, won't he?

Note that you can substitute all of these with past tense and the same structure will apply.

In your case, you are using present simply with no modal auxiliary, so the tag question is formed from the emphatic do:

He has homework to do, doesn't he?

Coincidentally, "doesn't" is completely unrelated to the earlier "to do". It has everything to do with the main verb being "to have" without any auxiliary. To prove this, we can change the example to not contain "to do":

He has houses to paint, doesn't he?

However , other links on the same topic reveal that these rules are very different from locale to locale (e.g. UK English uses "hasn't" much more frequently than US English), so these rules are not universally set in stone across the English speaking world. I suspect UK English speakers would've used "hasn't he" in your example, or at least considered both options to be valid. But I'm no native UK English speaker so I'm not the best source on that.

It seems this is one of those cases where speakers of a certain English dialect will intuitively sense which verb is the right one to use, and it's hard to encapsulate all possible use cases in a simple rule that everyone agrees with.

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  • 2 Yes, British English speakers would certainly use hasn't he? to match the main verb has . –  Kate Bunting Commented Oct 28, 2021 at 9:32
  • 1 The uncertainty arises from the fact that stative "have" is an auxiliary verb for some speakers, and a lexical one for others. For those who take it as an auxiliary, the tag is "hasn't he"; for those who take it as a lexical verb, the tag is "doesn't he". Overall, most speakers consider this "have" to be a lexical verb. –  BillJ Commented Oct 28, 2021 at 9:50
  • 1 @BillJ: I understand your point, but I think that in the current example it can't be an auxiliary verb. There is a difference between "He has to do homework" and "He has homework to do". They don't mean the same thing, and they're parsed differently from a grammatical perspective. For the latter, I cannot see how "has" can be parsed as an auxiliary (but I can for the former). However, I do agree that informal usage often glosses over grammatical nuance and is liable to interchangeably use two very similar things, which can justify why these two sentences are conflated. –  Flater Commented Oct 28, 2021 at 10:00
  • 1 If one considers the negative to be "He hasn't homework to do", has he?", then it's an auxiliary. Lexical "have" requires do support in inversion, though that is irrelevant in a sentence like the OP's –  BillJ Commented Oct 28, 2021 at 10:34

Consider a grammatically similar sentence that does not use the words have or do until the last part. For example "She brings sea shells to sell, xxxn't she?"

In this sentence the only natural ending is "doesn't she". As the original sentence follows the same pattern I would suggest it should end in the same way.

After "He has got homework to do" it must certainly be "hasn't he" because it must agree with the verb "has".

When "has" is used as a simple verb it is common to see it used again in a follow-up phrase or sentence. For example "He has a piano. Has he?" and "He has a piano. Does he?" are both used, but for "He owns a piano. Does he?" there is no alternative using "has".

Often a verb can be replaced by "does verb". For example "He has a piano" becomes "He does have a piano". In this form "does he" is the response. On the other hand "he has got homework" can't be replaced by "he does have got homework".

The general rule is to use "does he" in sentences like OP's example, where the "does verb" replacement can be done.

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  • In the OP's example most speakers would say that "has" is a lexical verb, not an auxiliary, so the preferred tag for them is "doesn't he?" For those speakers who treat it as an auxiliary verb, the tag is "hasn't he?" Incidentally, the auxiliary verb "have" is not modal. –  BillJ Commented Oct 28, 2021 at 12:57
  • @BillJ, I usually steer away from much of the formal grammatical language, partly because I am likely to get it wrong. Thanks for your correction. After I posted my first version of my answer I wondered about "it is larger isn't it", compared with "it appears larger doesn't it". Following my original logic the first should be "it is larger, doesn't it". Hardly anyone says "it does be larger", though so the "does verb" rule discriminates here, at least. –  Peter Commented Oct 28, 2021 at 13:11
  • The verb "be" is an auxiliary verb even if it's the only verb in the clause. Thus the tag in "It is larger, isn't / *doesn't it" can only have the same verb, i.e. "isn't it". This explains why "doesn't it?" is ungrammatical in that example. –  BillJ Commented Oct 28, 2021 at 13:40

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Please explain these in a much easier to understand lesson.

Thanks, Joshua

Ah… you are confused because the usage of “whom” and “I” are old school grammar book rules! Whereas “who” and “me” we use nowadays! So, in very OLD FORMAL English, the correct answers are 1.I, 3)I, 5)whom, 6)whom but in spoken English (which ignores a lot of the rules) we would use me, me, who, and who! Hope that helps!

Thanks a lot for these video

Thank you for this lesson. Q. Why don’t talk about “it” ?!

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it + does >> like: he & she

It doesn’t work.

Don’t and doesn’t for speaking only, for writing I should write “do not” and “does not” .. that right ??

hi u r the best teacher i guess! bcz the way u teach its very simple thanx and one more thing i wanna ask u could u plz send me ur all videoes on my email address from start to end from which i can speak english very well thank u so much

i am not really undestand the programme, i don’t know how to go next

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nice lesson…

good explain :):) ;)

good job lady

thanks a lot for a very simple yet understandable lesson dear teacher.Its a great help for us…very nice and helpful website!!ENGVID.. d best

Thanks a lot for this simple lesson

and you are very cool and funny i love your lesson =D

thank u 4 that lesson I am 8 years old I like u

hi teacher its great lesson but what about you i think we can say you did not

Hi kind teachers! It seems to be a very intersting website…I am telling this cause I just loged in it for a while and I feel that I already learned a lot…many thanks

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thanks 4 lessoning

good job,simple,accurate and up to the point

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yay, nice job. Thank you.

Hi Ronnie! niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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hi its nice…can u more sum example for do, don’t and does…etc…i am wating for u ans…….

Very beneficial thank you

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Thank u madam it was too good.

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perfact way of speaking in teaching with softness

thanku very much i m visiting ur site first time nd it gave me great satisfaction to learn enlish thanks to ur team

reply suppose my teacher put a question to me “what is steeper motor'” nd i didnt hear him properly nd should i reply to sir just immediate what you say or what u said

Thanku madam teech me

thanks. this is really important in english..thanks very much..

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Most of the people pronounce contracted forms of be, do and have forms wrongly. So, I would like you to provide a detailed tutorial on contracted forms of be, do and have forms that we use in our daily life. I love the way you teach and I must appreciate you for doing great job which helped/will help most of the people to learn better english than what they know. Please provide tutuorial and thanks in advance

good teaching no doubts

good job!! i like it

thanks mis Ronnie, i’ve a lot, plz kindly create the lesson about correct use of ‘perhaps, maybe, suddenly,probably’ because i’m very confused of that word! plz teach us ms ronie

I don’t understand do what do means and some time like for example she doesn’t likecat

I do like it so much. And enjoy all with u all here Lolzxxx….

Dear teacher please explain for us should vs would, thank you…

nai-intindihan ko ang kanyang ini-explain i like it

_____I love the way she teachs

____________________I am learning with you!!!

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Great wit there Ronnie..lol

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Thanks so much

What about ( it ) ?

hi ronnie when i spoke to my friends, sometime i get confused because not sure about are you going there or do you go there? please help me with this confusion.

“Are you going there?” is to ask if you plan to go somewhere in the future. Eg: “Are you going to the gym tomorrow?” “Do you go there?” is to ask if the person frequents a place. Eg: “Do you go to Starbucks?” “Do you go to the gym?” — They are asking if you go to these places a lot!

we use HE/SHE/IT whith does and doesn’t or not

please tell the use of would that in which kind of situation we use that….i,m looking forward to hear you in near future is it correct?

in tenses please..and or, like what teacher ronnie did in her teachings with negative and a positive..thanks a lot..God bless..

name is mhammad

LET me one kis Ronnie

I want to know when should I use didn’t & dont.

I, you, we, they… you use don’t in the PRESENT tense. Use didn’t for the PAST tense!

thanxxxxx…..can u give more examples of do,,,,,does,,did…….waiting 4 ur rply

You are a fantastic teacher.. CONGRATULACION

nice teacher & nicely teach. want more……..

I think that you forgot “it” takes does for example : about apartment “It doesn’t have many rooms” thanks alot

ahh thanks a lot Ma’am I do remember now:-<

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I have a question, the correct phrase is: ‘love don’t cost a thing’, why not doesn’t, like ‘love doesn’t cost a thing’.

Thank you. I look foward for your answer.

indeed it should be love doesn’t cost a thing but grammar is always ignored in songs!

thanks you my good teacher

thank’s

ur great teacher! how about TO and of can u plz explain it,because im confused,,,,,thanks

thank you so much nice to meet u

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What do I use when refering to a singular object? This weapon don’t or doesn’t exist?

doesn’t!

hi madam i like your teaching.pls help me for that. what is verb 1 verb2 and verb3 it is present,past,and future tense.thanx

it’s very useful to me. i like your class

i want to know. do i need to use base verb when i ask question

I didn’t really understand your question! Could you please give me an example? When we use question form, we say…..Did he eat the pizza?, or Do you like fish? Hope that helps you!

my score is 2 .. .more need to try …

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very goooooooooooooooood side

hello haw are you i love you i am learn english for you :D

egypt ismail nassar

Hi, i would really appreciate if you could help me figure the right word to use here. Should i use ‘don’t or ‘doesn’t in this sentence :

“Chris wants to buy a new book but don’t/doesn’t know which to get”

I think the right verb to use is “doesn’t” because the mention of name is the same as using it for he/she (singular 3rd party)

Please correct me if i am wrong. Thanks Ronnie

You are correct!!!!

tnx.. With your lesson, now i can use those verbs in a right manner.. Thank you very much

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wohoow! I got the perfect score! Cool… I enjoy it!

hi ronnie! how are you doing? You always did a good job. Will you please write example about do,does,did,it,and names? Thanks a lot, I appreciate it, you have a wonderful day

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Hi Ronnie! How are you doing? You always do a good job. Will you please write an example sentence using the words, “do, does, did, and it.” Thanks a lot, I appreciate it. You have a wonderful day.

hi ronine my question is do tell me i ask ? start from is am are and u not answar with yes or no u give me information about that question ?

Thanks a lot, i am from Turkey, nice and helpful job

hello mam, I like your teaching very much.Now i’m very happy & taking lot of interest in learning how to speak english.Thanx a lot. Can you give me more questios for quiz?

thanxs it is a great website.. i want to learn how does verb changes in present ,past & future using do, dont,does,doesnt,did & didnt

so… fantastic!!! but i have a question:)) is “your mama don’t know” a right english? or “your mama doesn’t know”

“Your mama doesn’t know” is correct!

hi Ronnie, Its great to have a teacher like you. Need to know that if we are beginners then from where to start learning English, I mean about a sequence, that what should be the first topic then the second and so on, like a learning chart. Hope if you can make this easier for all of us.

Thanks & Regards BJ

I think you should learn basic vocabulary and verbs first. Then simple present tense, past and future tense.

Which Is Correct ? I Didnt spend or i didnt spent ? thanks

I didn’t spend is correct. Didn’t is past so you don’t need to change “spend” to past tense!

now i learn something new

thank you very much

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OoOoOh,, Very great and Basic lecture..

Thank you verrrrrrrrrrrrry much..

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i like a lot and understand easly thanks

thanks you save my life… :D

For “does” and “doesn’t” you forgot the pronoun “it.”

Example: ‘It ((the toaster)) doesn’t ususally work. It does sometimes work after I whack it a bit.’ I suggest a dding the nonpersonal pronoun “it” to this lecture — as well as the use of non-pronoun subjects with “do,” “does,” etc.

i like your lesson lovely lesson

thank your very much for this free lesson. your a very good teacher.

what is correct. 1.the house doesn’t/dont have a roof? 2. lot of people don’t/doesn’t have a food on their plate. 3.their wives doesn’t/dont have a money

You have to think if the noun is singular or plural. If it is singular use does/doesn’t. Plural, use do/don’t. You think about this and email me what YOU think the answers are! Good luck!

I took above three questions as my exercise and find the answers below.

1. the house doesn’t have a roof? 2. lot of people don’t have a food on their plate. 3.their wives dont have a money

Please check and correct me if anything wrong.

You need to put a capital letter on every sentence. A food and a money are both wrong. It should be money/food.

Dear Ronnie, Thanks for your good effort. Your exercise is very interesting. I wish you post many exercise so that it will improve english grammer to every one using your net. Thank you and good work. KEEP IT UP.

Dear Ronnie, Thank you very much for your good method of teaching. It is well explained and easy to understand. I have a request if you don’t mind please. I want to know the proper usage of “articles”. Your kind consideration is much appreciated.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I will try to do that video for you! Please be patient as we film every 4 months. Thanks for watching and good luck!

hi,good gob

thank you are best teacher

Thank you, really helped to refresh my memory in applying basic rules in constructing sentences.

good job.i m very thank full to u

A very informative lesson. Eventhough, I am advanced in some levels, I find the basics very confusing, but now resolved. Thankyou for your wonderful teaching

Very good explanation but I think… you didn’t mention “it” when you explained Do/Does Also, you forgot “you” when you explained Did/didn’t.

hello engvid i like ur way or teaching.it’s very interesting.so now i have joined engvid and i watching and listing everyday ur lessons.thanxx

helo ms RONIE.are you? i wanna thank you to help me learn english. i realy wanna speak like you.once again thank you very much [haiti]

OMG thanks so much i love that girl, she knows how to explain i was confuse with those things about does and doesn’t thanks so so so so so muuuuuuuuuuch

this is great.

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Hi Ronny, i have two questions . first one, What’s diffrence between these sentences. he likes her & he does like her. second question, i answerd these quiz but there one question missunderstand mean this senetnce”She does not like him bescause he is verey meaning her” it mean he not love him because he care her or she hate him because he nosy ..forget to tell you that’s first time to share here but i intearsting & enjoy by your method .so, i singup here & put in my favourit & will follow your video & new news hope to continue

“He likes her” is how we normally say that one person likes another. “He DOES like her”, is ONLY to emphasize that he indeed does like her! ”She does not like him because he is very meaning her”…. This should say ….””She does not like him because he is very mean to her”. It means that he is a bad person and not nice to her, so she does not like him! Thanks for watching and good luck!

yeah,Roonie ..i understand you & thank you alot for your helping. well, i study course english at egypt with forgin Instructores. they follow us & to continue connecation at facebook you will see command mistake when we discusse with them from level one to level 6 .These discusses there help you when you prepare Vido. what are problems with begginer, intermiddiate &advance levels .just write spread your english in google search, you will find first link spread your engilsh at face book after that, plz open discuess tap you will be find student chat there with thier Instructors.really, we have some people teach me from U.S but they are not as like you.Anyway, one day if you will vist egypt ofcourse i’ll hoste you there by free.that’s nice to meet you

Hi! I’m very thankful to find your website. And I’m very interested to watch and learn all your video lessons. I really want to be confident and improve my english grammar be it in writing or speaking. I have a request though. Goodluck and more power to your website!

Hi Ms. Ronnie, your such a great teacher, very cool and entertaining. I hope I can see you in person someday. I’m planning to work there in Canada after I finish my degree in College. Your lectures are really2x awesome. More power Ms. Ronnie and God bless ;)

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what will i use if i use a name of a person as a subject? ex. mia dont like to run or mia doesnt like to run? which one? thanks! :)

Mia doesn’t like to run is correct!

thank you. this lesson very halped me.

Hi Ronnie ‘m so thankful to your lectures and i think this is a big help for us

I was able to get perfect score, does that mean I am good? English is not my primary language but I want to improve more.

hi Ronnie…. i really like your english lessons…. i love it… i hope that i will be your friend… hehehe.. ronnie.. u know, you are funny.. hehe…i really really like u…. hehehe

god bless u always…

hi thank you so much. this lesson very helped for me.

What’s the different between “Do you know?” and “Did you know?”? Please help.

Thank you very much.

“Did you know” is past tense. “Do you know” is present tense.

Ronnie you made again I like your style(It´s very funny) for teach (my favorite teacher) thank you I learn a lot with your classes XD

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Thank you Ronnie (:

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Hi Ronnie, First, I would like to thank you for helping me passing the english profiency test In LA VERNE UNI.-CA, so now I am eligible to join thier graduate programme as my first degree is from overseas. but behind the teaching point. I was very frustrated that I moved to US 4 years ago, working hard and overcoming all challenges i had,until I become a citizen here. I was struggling to back to school, I was down and sad, but since i start to watch your video’s and James’s too, I found both of you very positive and energetic. Thanks for helping me achieve my dream. GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU . Mohamed Abdou

Great! Congrats on getting you test! I am glad you could achieve your dream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks for the lesson!

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Hey Ronnie you are the best teacher ever!!! keep posting lessons….. Thanks you very much

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oh hi how ra you are barizl ..

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Thanks a lot , but i prefer to add more Quizzes , god bless u Ronnie :d

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BY RONNIE last i would not like to thank you for your helpeness english and i dislike your style bay the way my point i was a good english spoker ,but since I started or enjoyed your english class i became bad speeker .I don’t know what is matter ,but you may know this big change so I don’t need any advacer from you. all these are opposit may be you can underestand what i mean as you are may bad teacher ahahahaha my question is if I’m using a name how can I use DO or DOES and how can I know which is correct to that sentense let me do ex. kafi does’t joke any time or kafi don’t joke any time so my bad teacher which one is right . hi teacher my all words to the other opposit way then you may underestand what I mean have a bad day .. nevet see you again..

I hate you too!!! I am so unhappy you asked me a question!!! If you use a person’s name, you use does . It is the same as he/she! Please don’t watch anymore of the terrible lessons and I hope you can’t speak English well in the future!!!!!

You are like Bizarro Superman?

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it’s really helpfull :D

I really like this website

I have question, how to make a question, Im not sure, does everyone is save? or just everyone is save? I really appreciate your help thanks

You would have to say Does everyone save? . Thanks for watching and good luck!

Hello Ronnie,

Don’t worry Ronnie, many people in this world is very frustrated and feel bad about the success of others. Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate it

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Your lessons are fantastic

Thank you for teaching me this thing because my teacher don’t improve the lesson to me

Very good …..

HI RONNIE you are so fanny by the way you are my best teacher so can you point any other easy way which may i speek well or correct pronunciation there is some pronunciation wrong in my speech so i need your advice . iam your student who need your help so tel me what to do thank you my bad teacher

Just try to speak as much as you can and keep watching Engvid for more videos to help you!!

i like this, very esly u teach me, thnx, u just clears my big prob

thank for you Ms.Ronnie

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First of all i want to say thanks to ALLAH Pak given us this computer and secoundly nice way of teaching GOD Bless you

i made it perfect again!i love it so much..

thank you very much:)

Thanks Ms Ronnie ,,,I love your lessons . its very helpful ,and you’re a funny teacher..God Bless You.

Thank you, Ronnie, The lesson is very useful and I have not learnt to use these words correctly.

How to say? He doesn’t like… or He IS doesn’t like… where a lesson on this subject? You are a gifted teacher.

He doesn’t like is correct!

How about when we get the mistake that we say HE DO? That’s really feel confusion Miss Ronnie!! Y_Y

You have to say “he does” !

If my subject is IT. Then whether i have to use does or do

Thanks mam. Please tell me which of the following is correct?

What do jhon and raja do? What does jhon and raja do?

can you teach me if possible one sentence .i.e. how do you do?

Thank you so much! it helps! can you teach me how to you for and to in correct sentence? coz sometimes I’m confused. like for example. it means nothing for me or it means nothing to me. haha.:) I think its “to me”. right? nah.. so confusing how to use those words… thanks again!

It means nothing to me, is correct! I will try to make a video for you!

,,hi!i am from Philippines,,,8 is my frst time to watch your lesson and i i like it,,,,ihope you can teach me on how to use the negative words in a sentence,,,and how to identify them..tnx

Pls tell me when we need to use Did, Was-were, Had, Have-Has…. I am totally confused on these words… tell me with examples… pls pls pls…..

its very good ,,thank you ronnie.

thanks mam ronnie for sharing this.

hi good day, But where is the did and didn’t? it’s not even in the quiz. Thamks

hi just want to ask if the word is right? you did it? if right so it means that “you” also can connect with did or didn’t? thanks!

Yes, you are correct!

what about You didn’t? is it right?

what about it??? Liza likes fruits. is it right to say…… Does Liza like fruits? Do Jade and Jim like fruits? Do, does and did could be used for the name of person? thanks

Yes, all of your examples are correct! Great work!

Pls tell me when we need to use Did, Was-were, Had, Have-Has…. I am totally confused on these words… tell me with examples… pls pls pls…..

Please tell me madam… I am waiting for your reply… its a small thing to you, but for me its a big big biiiiiiiig problem……

Was/were is the past form of “to be” verb. I was here. We were at the park. Did is the past form of do. We use for actions.,,,, I did my homework. I did the laundry. Have/has is present, had is past tense. We use to show possession – I have 5 dogs. She has a headache. I hope that helps!

Please tell me which of the following is correct?

What do jhon and raja do?

why used “do” and not “does”, as we learnt from earlier examples that with names we use “does”

mam very very usefull classes and clear the doubt by reading the answer u giving for the comments thanks and kind regards Gazzali

haha! piece of cake!!

thanks roonie you cleared my doubts

you r good teacher.i like ur teaching style,i can easily understand.thanks a lot.my problem is i can understand but,i can’t speak english very well.help me plz,

“This is not suitable for our current requirement”. is this sentence correct? if yes which tense

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“This is not suitable for our current requirement” is correct. It is present tense because the verb is “is”.

as per my understanding when we use present continues we have to use am/is/are+v1+ing. but in this sentense i have a confusion “It is not suitable ” i cant use ing here. is this sentence correct ?

“It is not suitable” is correct. You cannot use suitable with ing.

Dear Ronnie, Thank you very much for your good method of teaching. teacher i want to know that what is difference between “believe and belief”?? thanks.. waiting for your reply…

Muhammad Kashif.

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Believe is a verb… “I believe (think) I can fly.” Belief is a noun… “I have a belief (idea) that I can fly.”

thank you teacher

Hello Ronnie! i am your new student i don’t like your way of teaching

Hello Ronnie! i am your new student i don’t like your way of teaching i love it could you pl tell me how we use do didand does in questions.thanks & take care.see you

oohh wat a nice lesson though its commonly used still, it is still confusing.. before i was too confused of using it.. and since i decided to enroll at english proficiency so.. i came up.. with it.. tenx again for the additonal info.. about using these words..

sorry it was typo error.. omit the “still” after it is hehe,.

nice!! tenx for additional info about these words..

hie miss Ronnie :-) u r a brilliant teacher… !!! i have loved your teaching style tommorow is my test of english …!!! hope ur lesson will work .. :-) please make a video of past and future tenses. with thier uses … ! there is question – i has read my story book / i have read my story book …:-) thank you so very much

I have read my story book. We always use I +have!~ Good luck on your test!!!!!!!!!

i know basic grammar ruls

i nead vacabulary wards

what can i do ?

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To improve your vocabulary, try to learn one or 2 new words a day and use them in a sentence!

On the explanation of the Do and Does. I did not see the it form which also belongs to the 3rd person singular group (He and She), but the rest was very useful. Thank you.

trully good lesson of yours, can you teach the rules of how to change the negative into a positive?

hello i’ so much interested with your lesson can i aks a question? i just want to know how to change the positive one into a negative?

very useful

Thanks to you and this program and i have some problem in the grammer how i can learn it Thank you

this was a beautiful and easy way of showing how to use do,and does but i needed clarity on does+it thank you

i visited your website,i was amazed on your topic..but i’m still confused.i will just ask which is correct grammar.I didn’t see or I didn’t saw?

I didn’t see. Didn’t is past tense so you don’t need to change the second verb.

Hello Ronnie! I’m liking so much of your lessons! In this moment I’m studying alone, so this site is very useful. Thank you!

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thx mam you are very good teacher

Thanks a lot Ronnie :) Your way of teaching is so clear.

Didn’t you understand the question? normally we use yes,i did or no i didn’t but can we say yes i didn’t? so can anyone help ….

WHICH IS CORRECT? *did your mother went to the store? *does your sister has sandals?

They are both wrong!

hi, what is the correct form of the sentence? thank you …

Hello Ronnie…… this is really a good class. though i manage to write and speak english i always had confusion in using ” do, does and did”. thanks a lot for this video. however, i have one clarification pls… wen we use past you mentioned “did” is used along with “I, we, they, she & he”. How about for “You”? should we not use “did” for “you”?

thanks a lot for your prompt response.

do you mean to say …to use or not to use “did” with “you”?

You are a superb teacher! thank you.

Use did with I, he,she, we, they, you, it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

people can really understand wateva u teach without ny problem…n even i like da way u teach…u r amazin …but still i would like to ask u a Q …..if u don mind can u explain me da example of jhon n raja….da one which u hv already commented…. bt i need da explanation….waitin fo ur reply….

I don’t understand your question…sorry – What are jhon and raja?

i love it….good job…..

Hi Ronnie I am ur new student,i really like your lessons..but i really need your help.i want to learn and speak engligh but my problem is that i can understand some verbs not all,and so i cant use them in sentences..i get confused every time..what should i do?can you help me.. please reply me.

Verbs are difficult – just try to learn 2-3 a day and use them in a sentence…..Don`t try to learn too many at once! Your brain may explode!

its very simple …….Good teaching

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Hi, thanks Ronnie for this great lesson.it’s very helpful

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Maam Ronnie your awesome, ms Ronnie my question is this, why the baby did not know how to write and how to read, why she could speak very well… I think the best to do is, if you want to know how to speak english fluently regardless of education i would suggests you can always hear the conversation in english language. reading and writing did not really2x essential I think hearing is best method if you to know how to speak English fluently. What do you think ms Ronnie? correct me if I’m wrong… thank and god bless…..

I think it depends on how you learn – some people can just learn by listening, others need to see the words, others need a more physical learning environment. Everyone is different. When I learned Japanese I had to write down the words to remember how to say them….but I didn’t learn the grammar!

how to use would?

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I want to know, why does the word she is used with have ? :S She is the third person and have is used in only negative sentences. :/ If you can help me out of this thing. I’ll be quite pleasured. :D

In the example “Does she have”, we have to change only the aux. verb do to reflect the noun…..We don’t have to change any other verb….We don’t say “Does she has”….. I don’t know WHY – I have no idea why we have ALL they grammar rules that we do – they don’t make sense to me!!

tank you so much Ms Ronnie

Dear Ms. Ronnie Good Day! while telephone conversation the other end of the person asked me that Mr.Vange is there (Vange is my collegue) and I replied that, He is having lunch. Is it right or should i say He is eating. Please Reply me..

Regards, Suresh.

That is right!

I was the head chef at Marconi Cub in London, Ontario for 22 years, and now I am imjured. I am studying English adn I love to watch your videos. You are excellent! My compliments.

Dear Ms.Ronnie When does the flight departure? is it right..

Ronnie you are a excellent teacher, your english class y very useful thank you and a kiss from Mexico

Dear Ronnie. You are the best my teacher. thank you. You’re telling very well in the mean time.

Dear Ms. Ronnie,

It is nice to listen your classes. If the subject is neutral, what auxiliary verb should we use?

Regards, Basheer

Hi maam Ronnie Last night I saw the beauty Pageant here in my place… and some of the candidates introduced herself! and I have confused regarding their grammar: and my question is this? what is the correct grammar… HI, THIS IS MARRY CRUZ, REPRESENTING TAGUM CITY….It is correct maam… OR.. HI I AM MARRY CRUZ REPRESENTING TAGUM CITY.. Which one is the correct grammar maam.. 1.. or.. 2.

you don’t have a car.Is this a correct sentence?

Hi everyone…It is ok if I write: There did not use to be a newspaper store on Main Street. Thanks

Hi maam Ronnie Last night I saw the beauty Pageant here in my place… and some of the candidates introduced herself! and I have confused regarding their grammar: and my question is this? what is the correct grammar… HI, THIS IS MARRY CRUZ, REPRESENTING TAGUM CITY….It is correct maam… OR.. HI I AM MARRY CRUZ REPRESENTING TAGUM CITY.. Which one is the correct grammar maam.. 1.. or.. 2.

thankks so much Mam.Ronnie.I love engvid so much and all the teachers are great…nice lesson.

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Hi! Thank you for your lesson! It’s really useful!=) But sometimes I see sentences like that: “I DO understand you” Should we use “DO” in this sentence? Thanks)

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“Do” is only for emphasis!

Your style of teaching is very interesting I wish you good luck always

We are waiting for each lesson.

Thanks this words have been comfusing me but now I understand them after your lesson good job

Hi maam Ronnie Last night I saw the beauty Pageant here in my place… and some of the candidates introduced herself! and I have confused regarding their grammar: and my question is this? what is the correct grammar… HI, THIS IS MARRY CRUZ, REPRESENTING TAGUM CITY….It is correct maam… OR.. HI I AM MARRY CRUZ REPRESENTING TAGUM CITY.. Which one is the correct grammar maam.. 1.. or.. 2. Wednesday, September 7th 2011 Reply to this comment Hi maam Ronnie Last night I saw the beauty Pageant here in my place… and some of the candidates introduced herself! and I have confused regarding their grammar: and my question is this? what is the correct grammar… HI, THIS IS MARRY CRUZ, REPRESENTING TAGUM CITY….It is correct maam… OR.. HI I AM MARRY CRUZ REPRESENTING TAGUM CITY.. Which one is the correct grammar maam.. 1.. or.. 2.

Both are correct!

good…thanks teacher

please give me many example

I,we you,they-do(present tense),did(past tense). he,she it-does(present tense),did(past).Is it correct?? “he has done his homework” is this sentence correct? 1.”does she have an extra pen?”(or) “does she has an extra pen” 2.”yes she has” (or) “yes she is having” which is the correct one from above senteces correct? plzzz rply me.

I,we you,they-do(present tense),did(past tense). he,she it-does(present tense),did(past).Is it correct?? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! “He has done his homework” is this sentence correct? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.”does she have an extra pen?” YES!!!!!(or) “does she has an extra pen” NO – you don’t need to change have because “does” is changed. 2.”yes she has” YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (or) “yes she is having” NO – you cannot use “hav+ing”!

if we are saying anybody then what we can use DO or Does?? 1.”do anybody want to take responsibility” or 2.”does anybody want to take responsibility” or i think often we use “IS” like”is anybody interested in dancing” plzzz i’ll be thankfull to u if u clear my confusion with some examples. Hope u understand my question.

Does anybody is correct = “anybody” is singular! So…has anybody, does anybody, was anybody. “Is anybody” is correct!

With Noun do we use do or does for e.g. Anita do not know English or Anita does not know English. which one is correct

thanks alot Ms ..

I did that Quiz what you gave us !

thanks alot .. keept up !

Mrs. Ronnie , thank you so much :D

i want to ask.. based from your video i found that u used all the personal pronouns as the example.but where is “it”? i could not find it in your video. does it have different usage from the above stated? thank you

It = does/doesn’t. Did/didn’t!

i also would like to ask about is it correct if the questions= a) where does she go? or we can say where does she goes? however when i asked my friends most of them answered the answer is a. why?

You only have to change the auxiliary verb “do” to does, You do not have to change BOTH verbs (do and go)!

Ronnie,Thanks!! But I have a question,very very silly question for you:What differences between verb “to be”,which can be “do,does” and “am,is,are”???I know it sounds silly,but it my problem sometime…))

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Your question is not silly! It is a very good question as many people are confused with to be and do! First of all do/does IS NOT part of “to be”! “To be” is only am, is, or are! Basically, if you have an adjective in the sentence, you are going to use “to be” Ex… I am tired. Tired is an adjective so you cannot say I do tired! I am hungry. She is thirsty. They are smart. “Do” is an action verb, and we use it with a noun- “I do my homework”. Homework is a noun. You cannot say I am homework!!! He does aerobics. She does the dishes, They do math.

Thanks,Ronnie!You open a great secret for me)))

Awesome!!! thanks alot!

Wonder which is a better line- “Do you want to grab dinner” or “Did you want to grab dinner”. What is the difference between the two sentences and what circumstances might be appropriate to use one or the other. Thoughts?

Did you is past tense, but we use this sometimes in informal conversation! Do you is present tense and “proper grammar” if you are asking the person at the moment!

U’re doing a great work to not-english- spoke people (like me). Ur lesson is very good and basic but I have some trouble in listening can’t, didn’t and some negative words ’cause when foreigners say, they always swallow it and make me misunderstand.Please, help me. I hope that there aren’t too much grammar mistake in my message. Thank u for ur all ur help.

thank you very much!! this can help me to improve my remarks this Final Exam!! =))

thanks for the replied! i though u would never respond to my question since i was miles away. thanks for the clearance. it do help me a lot teacher

I know english very well but I hav lack of confidence onmyself to speak fluent english. Your lessons ll help me to improve myself. Thanks

Helo Madam Ronnie I have learnt alot by your teaching. Madam I am a new one learner and want to know alot about english grammer and vacablary but there are are no more lesson regarding which can cover all the aspect of grammer or vacablory. Kindly interduce / deliever some more lessons please

thanks for the info..really helpful

HI RONNIE YOU DID GOOD JOBU I LIKE IT

Hi can you tell me what is correct: “i didnt knew” or “i didnt know”. Thnx xxx

I didn’t know. When we use “did”, we don’t need to change the other words to past tense – only one!!

Where is the subject “it” in this video? otherwise its fine. Why have you dropped down the subject ‘It’?

hi thanks for teaching it is very useful.can you tell us what is adverb?

An adverb describes how the verb is done. Ex. He ran slowly. Slowly=adverb, telling us how he ran.

really styl well

Can you please help me with this: What is the verb in “What does her mother do on Tuesday?” And please explain or elaborate. Thank you.

Does and do are verbs

hi thanks for teaching.can you tell use about comparative and superlative,please?

idonét now when we use do and did

Do= present tense Did= past tense

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grateful ::))

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thank you very much its good for me i am 13 years old

what about CAN???? Will you always have a DO after a CAN???? As in “No can do!!!” Just joking. But you get what a mean! Awesome stuff.

Why do we use for third person the verb likes but when we use did we don’t. ie. He likes vs he didn’t like instead of he didn’t likes.

When we use the auxiliary verb “did”, we don’t need to change the other verb!

thank you Ronni i understand to your lisson.

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Hi Ronnie, I have come accross this site trying to find help for my son (grade 3) with his English. He often makes mistakes with the use of “done” and I don’t know how to explain to him the correct usage, I can only tell him when it sounds wrong. Can you simplify when it is correct to use the word done as in, I did, I have done? The other day I done, I did?

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Done we use with present/past perfect, or as an adjective “I am done”. You cannot use done in simple past.

Thank you for all Ronni. i like your lessons

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thank you for the lesson. I did learn a lot from your lessons.

Thanks for your work, Im very happy with this lessons!!!

Can you recommed exercises?

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Hello Ronnie, your kind to teach is very funny and the lesson are interesting and helpfull for me. I hope you and your colleague try to make a lot more lessons.

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Is that Gandalf or the white wizard? I think Sarumon is his name, right? Just to say because that’s what our lesson in L.A. ^_^

oh it’s SARUMAN.

Thank you.Your lessons so helpful and simple to understand.I will recommend this site to my friends.

Thank so much!!! Ronnie.

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a: He goes to school. Doesn’t it? b:Yes, He does.

Are two upper sentences correct? I request Guide me. Yours Faithfully Mojtaba

He goes to school. Doesn’t he ?

hi Ronnie..I wanna know what’s the difference between I and I am..sometimes i confuse how to use this two..thanks!!

Use “i am + adjective. Ex… I am hungry/tired/happy. Use I + verb. Ex.. I go/eat/play/have/want.

Awesome video!!! Very simple and comprehensive! I am only 2 months here in Canada and starting to speak English. Thanks a lot!!! Canadians are so kind and friendly. I love Canada!!!

I you find any mistakes on my grammar, just correct it and I’m glad to know it! thanks!

If I use “didn’t”, Do I need to change the verb that follows? For example, I didn’t make that or I didn’t MADE that? :)

If I use “didn’t”, Do I need to change the verb that follows? NO ! I didn’t make that = correct!!!

In the example “Does she have”, we have to change only the aux. verb do to reflect the noun…..We don’t have to change any other verb….We don’t say “Does she has”….. I don’t know WHY – I have no idea why we have ALL they grammar rules that we do – they don’t make sense to me!!

thanks for your lessons, I would like to ask you 2 questions. First I’m confused how to use the verb (Had) Ex, in one sentence you can se had had. I had had a big car, another question is the verb, (being) when can i use being, Ex, if i say , being a bad person is not good, its right, thanks for your help

Had had is past perfect form. (had + p.p) Ex. I had had a dog but it died.I had eaten the apple. Being we use in continuous forms of grammar. Ex. She is being funny, = She to be funny.

very informative and helpful . thanks and rgds

Oh my god, the technique you use to teach is really wonderful………. Same way i would like to see any video like how to spell a word. ie Writing correct spelling.

Check on the website for “spelling” videos – there should be some videos for you!

hi Ronnie . you are vary good a Techer you don’t write Example (don’t forget)

MERCI … ..

you don’t write Example (don’t forget) Okey

You don’t write example Remember Okay !!! (^_^)

Mónica doesn´t talk to me or Monica won´t talk to me?

thank you very much,i find this lesson so helpful,,a have learned a lot from you all teacher..i have felt something my english improving..

what to use after the name of the one or two person, is it do or doesnt?

Leila and Aisha (don’t play/ does’t play) volleyball.

He, she,(one person), it =does, doesn’t I, they, we (two people)= do, don’t.

Hi! thank you for your effective teaching. I just have a simple question. If the subject is the name of two person, what do we use is it do or does? Ex. Leila and Aisha (don’t play/doesn’t) play vaolleyball.

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If it is 2 people, we use “don’t”!!! Great question! Good luck!

is it aproppriate to use DOESNT’T on WE, THEY, I, AND YOU?

No – we/they/I/you = do or don’t ONLY!

thank you Ronnie

mrs ronnie thank you for this wonderfull explain but plz i have one question i want to know that if this seantnce is true or flase did you born here? and plz tell me the reason of being true or flase

Thank you Ronnie for your effective teaching and explaination about Do and Does,lessons are interesting and helpfull for everyone.

well.. nice thanks good job..

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thank you for leessen

Thanks a lot Ronnie for the lesson.

My question is, “When to use did vs. done?”

Did = simple past verb. I did the dishes. Done = past participle. I have done the dishes.

helo mam… i’m very much bothered abt the usage of DID DO DOES in the framing of sentences… i would be very glad, if u could let me come out of my problem.

it’s my great plesure.. if u suggest me some interesting novels comprising simple english.

I would recommend Children’s books or teen novels. Most novels would be way to difficult to read!

helo mam, thanx alot fr ur valuable guidance but i’ll be very glad if u plzzzz let me knw the names of novels comprising simple & basic english … moreover it’d be better if u sugest me some of the interesting novels. plzzz do the needful mam..:-)

good leson but what about the regular verbs and irregular verbs after Do, Did?

dear Ronnie, would you plz teach us about “the” and “a”. and tell me where i can learn more about it, i really confused with them, thx a lot, i really love your teaching method and enjoy it. all the best

Search the site for that lesson = articles !

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Helo mam, plz let me knw the usage of ‘do did does’ in framing sentences. Kndly do the neeful mam.

Helo mam, i’d like 2 improve our my comunicatn.. N plz provide me the tense table with very best exmpls fr clr undrstndng..!

Hello Dear teacher Ronnie.Thanks a lot.Have good day

Hello My dear online Teacher Ronnie. how are you? I hope you are well. I find out yours and your team’s classes on youtube by searching as learn English. I am very happy for finding out like you teacher. you method of teaching is very simple and attractive and knowledgeable for learners. thank you so much for doing this job.

Really helpful……..

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My question is with didn’t, like in this example: you emailed me the message didn’t you? in this case it would mean “did you not”…right? (wouldn’t it mean did you not?) “would it not”

You are correct!

this teacher is super

I love it …. thanks to the teachers who are willing to teach us …

my queastion is : how to learn tense??

Hi Miss Ronnie, nice lesson but, what about the future tense? and also I would like to know if u can explain to me the difference between when we use the verb to be, or the verb to have, or the verb do, in affirmative and negative sentences, and questions, thank you for doing this to us you are a wonderful person.

Search the site for the lessons you want!

When can I use them and what’s the different between them and is&are

helo mam.. i’ll be very glad if u could let me know some of the names of novels comprising simple & basic english… moreover it adds little more favour if u suggest some thrilling sort of novels

Sorry, I hate reading! Perhaps ask the other students on the site!

thanx alot…. very glad for ur favour.

thanks, the clases are so easy to stand, and all of you do a great job…

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COULD ANYNONE ON THE SITE LET ME KNOW SOME OF THE ENGKISH NOVELS NAMES COMPRISING BASIC ENGLISH, PREFERABLY THRILLING OR HORROR NOVELS.

yesssssss i feel happy my all answers are correct

Hi it was superb,and i like it very much.Explanation was very good with deep.

hey ronnie can you please teach me how to use it befor dose/dosen’t please i need your help..

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My car is broken. It doesn`t work.

OOOOH ok but when you can trach us ??

ooooh yeah i got you ROO thanks ;) love you <3

Hi Miss Ronnie, your explains are very helpful .I undersand your lessons;it is very easy even though it’s explained in English. Thanks.

I like this website. its very good site for learning english.

Can i say like this,

did you want the calculation part? is it correct english

I don’t know the context of your sentence. I think we would say “Do you want the total?”

did is…or did was… ? what i did is/was right???

plz explain this sentence. it does not have a sink. is there always use of have with does

Does refers to “it”. The bathroom (it) does not have a sink. = There is no sink in the bathroom.

Thanks for your English grammar lessons..its very useful for me…

How are you my teacher Ronnie , classmates , I hope that we are all benift from all lessons . when I became amember of this site , I don’t know grammar roles and so do you , step by step we do know , one of our classmate he doesn’t good in it too , but we are stil piuples , need to watch and watch till know every things about it . let me do advice for you , knowledge well increase when we think that we are not know , prude does bad and harmful result for us my classmate , we must be homble in our life of learning . good luck

sory I mean pride not prude

hello, i like your teaching method,plz where i used were,would,could,had with noun and pronouns

http://www.engvid.com/polite-english-would/ http://www.engvid.com/english-grammar-could-should/

I Like you. Dear

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Ronnie is Amazing Teacher.

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what about the verb ”it”

The only conclusion i have done for my self is that I need to owe a cat so SHE would like me :)

ex; where did you go yesterday? or where you went yesterday? are they correct? can I use both of them?please reply.

i like it !!!!

when should i use in the past q,answer between was,were and did pleas

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Was/were + adjective. Were you tired? Did/does + verb. Did you like it?

hi ronnie what about the pronoun “it” can we say it doesn’t §

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. thank you for everything you are very expressive .. but am interested in the future time of the verb do! thank you

Thank you ronnie so mutch I am happy .you are extremly halpful. see you later

liked the introduction for the verbs do does did

Ronnie.. Your lessons are very useful. especially your expressions are awesome, I can involve myself in the lesson. Thank you so much, and thanks EngVid.

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Ronnie.. Can you suggest me a Basic grammar book. and tell me, How can I overcome my spelling mistakes. Thank you.

I suggest you get a children’s spelling book = online. Sorry, I can’t recommend a grammar book without knowing your English level — are you a beginner??

hi ronni, u r lessons were awesome. i want to know the perfect self introduction with the example, could u help me with that.. thanks

Hi! My name is ___________. Nice to meet you!

its really good. i love english

Hello Ronnie! I have one question on Present Simple. What form in do we use verb start in the sentence: “At 2 o’clock lessons____again.” With ‘s’ or witout ending? I’m looking forward for your reply. Thanks!

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Because the word “lesson” is plural, you don’t need to use “s”. If the word lesson was singular, you need the “S”.

Hi! Ms Ronnie I’d like to know if “It” is a “Pronoun” too, because i think you forgot it to put there. Thanks!

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Yes, it is a pronoun. You are right – I did forget it! With it we use does!!!

i like your teaching ms ronnie but i would like to learn more about the pronounsiations of diffiicult words

Thanks for your useful teaching video. I like the way you teach and your great voice.Keep on the good work. and kindly keep up u r teach on engvid page and thanks a lot miss ronnie

you with did or no??

Yes! You + did!

First i wanna say thank you, its really a very good videos and its really helpful!!

Second, i have two questions: 1. In this video you didn’t notice to “it” and “we”.. it would make me feel better if you will explain how do we reffer to them. 2 And the other questions is – can i write a sentence like that ” i’m not going” or “she’s not leaving” ? becouse i saw another video that didn’t mention that way – and its got me confused.. you were talking about onlu “he isn’t” and not “he’s not”

the question is they both are ok?

It + does We + do. You can use both he isn’t and he’s not ! I’m not going” and “She’s not leaving” = both correct!

HELP! Which one is correct? 1. What “do” she and her family do on the weekend? 2. What “does” she and her family do on the weekend?

1. She and her family = they!!!

its my 1st day to watch your lessons hope it will be help full to improve my speaking as well listning thanks

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miss ronie i have a problem with in speaking i always learning about english vecabulary but most of the time cant use during my speaking how can i manage this problem?

Search “conversation” on the site- there are lessons to help you!

thank you so much miss.Ronnie i learned a lot.

Ronnie your the best teacher ever… can i request? i want to know many idiomatic expressions and their meanings… more power to you =)thank you =)

Hey Ronnie! You must receive a lot of compliments, but I can’t avoid saying that you’re great. I simply adore your video classes.Please, keep on being that generous. I can assure you, you’ve been helping a lot. Thank you! Hug

This car doesn’t go fast . Explaine me why doesn’t

This car = singular thing (it).

Also when I have to use ” done” ?

Done is the past participle of do. We use with passive, present perfect and past perfect!

someone can teach me how to use a right pronounsation??

Ronnie do you have a lesson with using a questions like : Do you …..? Does he …?does she…?

I don’t but search the website!

hi, ms ronnie. I have a question, when we can use : “Are and do” in a question ?

Are + adjectives. Are you hungry? Do + verb. Do you like pizza?

but how about in a profession, why in “profession” have to uses are, e.g . are you a nurse ?

Profession we use to be. I am a nurse. ( I to be a nurse) You cannot say I nurse , as nurse in this case is a verb.

nice presentation, i have one doubt. In presentense ” it + does & doesn’t ” ok . so past tense how it would be come inti picture ? i am eager to wait for ypur reply.

It did/didn’t!

Hi ronnie, i want to know about the use of did, do and does..please suggest me i want 2 learn that deeply..please suggest me

Hi Ronnie Help me with this sentence here “we are talking about the things that DON’T matter” why don’t is used here when “things” is/are and it.So,if am right there should be DOESN’T here insted of DON’T ?

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Things = plural therefore are and don’t .

is/are a IT(non-living).

really thanks and very beautiful lesson.

Thank you :D

What’s the use of do do expression in english language…? reply…

Doo doo = poo.

long time ago i now that :p

Hi rane hwo are you I’M Hayilat i’m Not SPEAK English pleas halppy me

Can we use You with DID??

Yes, you can!

Thanks Ronnie. Your are such a sweetheart!!

is this correct: you like him, do you?

or should it be: you like him, don’t you?

what is the difference and please explain the rules, if any. thanks!

You like him, don’t you? Here is the reason: http://www.engvid.com/english-grammar-tag-questions/

Hi Ronnie, I m from Pakistan and I love to listen your lectures. You r one of the good teacher I ever have seen in my life. I want to get DVD’s of your lectures, Plz tell me How can I get it?

yours truly,

Thanks Ronnie, you help me a lot

Hello Ronnie, I wanted to know that when do we use “does not” and when do we use “doesn’t” and also reason behind that and also about other such words for example:”have not,haven’t”,”did not,didn’t” and etc etc. I also wanted to know meanings of words such as “preety” much impossible..I’l “figure it out” and other such words used in english conversation. I hope that you’ll do lessons for me on these topics.. And I also hope that you’ll reply me as soon as possible..

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Doesn’t = does ….they are the same. As well, haven’t ”have not,haven’t”,”did not,didn’t”. The only difference is that we use the shortened more and save the longer ones (have not) to make our point stronger. Preety is not a word. Pretty??? Pretty means beautiful and very.

hi,miss i don’t understand the use of do,does and doesn’t. what will come with ‘it’do or does.plz explain.thanx

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thank so much i like this lesson and it is very nice lesson and helping me alot

I’m so poor in grammar . Why he didn’t text me or Why didn’t he text me . which one is correct ?

i always got a perfect score on your quiz but why is that im struggling to speak my English up?

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congretulations ,I love your explain :) Do you are a english teacher?

Ohh.. Thanks for replying.. 1 more thing I wanted to know. We drink water from a bottle in two ways, 1.Without touching mouth as in holding it upwards and drinking. 2.By touching lips n mouth to bottle and drinking just like small children’s do. what can we say to tell a person that we have touched our mouth??? I hope u understood my question as I’m not able to explain it properly..

I am not too sure what you mean but…. babies suck on a bottle. If i drink from a bottle I put my lips on it – we don’t have a special word for this! To tell someone, I would just say my lips touched the bottle.

Very friendly explanation rather than Inglo-link.:)

May I know the difference between INTO & ONTO?

Into = inside Onto = on top

Can u explain the difference in use between do and did? For example “I don’t have friends” vs “I didn’t have friends”. Tx

Do = present tense Did = past tense. Watch the video again!

Yes you understood.. Thanks..

Hi Ronnie, I must tell you that I fine tuned my English fundamentals through your videos. It would be great if you can share a video on Will/Would/can/Could with have and haven’ts. Please

Search the site for “Will/Would/can/Could” there are lessons there for you!

“What does he do in the afternoon?” It is right?..Why do I have to use “do” in this question, I am really confuse. Can you explain this to me? Thanks!

If you just say what does he in the afternoon – it makes no sense! What does he eat/drink/say in the afternoon – you need a verb in the sentence!

Hi,can i use didn’t saw in a sentence or didn’t see is the correct one?

Didn’t see. Didn’t is past tense so you don’t need 2 past tense verbs!!!

thank you so much Ronnie thank you kindly you are good teacher your studint in kurdistan

Dear Ronnie,

Per you, Answer for the below quiz is “doesn’t”.. I wonder that why can’t we use “does” too?

She ________ like him, because he is very mean to her. do does doesn’t

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Why would you like someone if they are very mean to you??

I just want to ask if this sentence is grammatically wrong.>>>> (I didn’t want to ask.)<<<< Is it grammatically correct? Why or why isn't it right?Thanks and more power to your site^^

Yes, your sentence is correct!

very good job Ronnie…..but i want more lesson plz

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i like this video

can you please make video about the 5 W’s

hello dear Ronnie! my english is to bad and also i don’t have confidence…plzz tel me what should i do for this…plz help me…..:(

http://www.engvid.com/conversation-skills-confidence/

i am satisfied with what you taught but you didn’t mention about “it”.. what can we we use with it it do or it does

hi,if i want ask somebody a question about the past thing,which one should i use,do you remember…or did you remember…??

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Do you remember.

hi i have got a qestion to you.could you tape a lesson about how to find out with tence it is.please answer me as soon as posible . i hope u understand:) apinaya

Search the site for “tenses”.

thanks alot i have a question.whn do e use WOULD? thanks in advance

Search the site for “Would”.

Hello! Teacher Ronnie. I’m from Brazil. I would like know about the between differences “like and as” in other words, when can I to use like and as, ie, which situations? thank you so much and congratulations for the lessons!!

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LIKE The structure of the sentence is usually: VERB + LIKE + NOUN / PRONOUN. He speaks like a native speaker. She looks like a supermodel. AS The structure of the sentence is usually: AS + SUBJECT + VERB. Nobody sings as she does. They went to the party as they were. It is very common in American English to use LIKE instead of AS. However, it is generally considered informal to use it in this way.

We play football like champions do.

hi mam ronie i want to ask about somehow,anyhow,weither,either, how to use them in a conversation? hope you can help me thanks.

Look the words up in a dictionary…there will be example sentences for you there!

Hello,madam ronnie.

I have one question here. I saw the one shampoo product,the information wrote is “Did you know?Damaged hair is more prone to falling.” why is did but not do?i’m very confused about it.Hope you can help,thank you:)

You are correct……it should be “Do you know”!

Hi Teacher Ronnie, it’s me again! I have one more a question. Ok! The word “HOW” can I to use only at the beginning of sentences?

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Yes, most times we use it at the beginning. How are you? How is your mom? How is the steak? How do I get there? It is the same as the other wh questions = who what when where why + how!

I am fairly impressed with this site, and im glad i found it. I am currently living in Peru and am trying to teach kids some basic English, and one student asked me to talk about did and that, so this is great. Also, and just curious why was “it” excluded, like it did or it didn’t?

I am allergic to “it”! Ahahah just kidding… I forgot “it”!

thank you very much teacher Ronnie Do you is BRILLIANT!!

I like the way you are teaching and it is really help me to improve. Could you please provide me the difference between present/past & future with examples. I would really appreciate if you can reply me. thanks

Thank you …

/Does/always must be use He and She?

Yes, in the present tense.

Hi teacher! I just learn English grammar in Cambodia, but I don’t understand how to use HAVE and GET. I hearing you.God bless.

I want to clarify , if i want to say.. that place doesn’t have a soul or crowd attraction. Is that correct? I am confused for the usage of Doesn’t have.

And usage of did ..like.. he didn’t do this correctly. eg. with did we use.. present tense…

Thank you …

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Hi Ronnie you are a good teacher however i am confused with this sentence.( what does he do in the afternoon ) please explain the use of do does and did with it and which form of verb should be there ….also want to check with you do we use does with singular and do with plurals.

what will we use with (IT)

if i didn’t know that ben doesn’t /don’t like vanilla cakes ???? answer

thank you so much ronnie.. :):)

Which one of the following sentences is correct? 1) Do John and Sally want to go? 2) Does John and sally want to go?

What do you think is correct?

I think ‘Do’ because John and sally are more than one person. Am I right ma’am?

I think correct is #1

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I miss word “IT” in the video. There is used “does”.

Where should we use done in a sentences.

hi teacher .. I want ask for you what is difference between (wh + be and wh + do) When we use( verb to be .verb to do ) with the question . thanks for you

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Be + adjective/noun. Where is he? Are you hungry? Do + verb. What does he like? Who does she like?

In understanding test, one of the question I choose ‘does’ and the answer is wrong and the right answer is stated below:

She doesn’t like him, because he is very mean to her.

I confused because it seem have a contradiction. Someone does not like somebody because it very mean? Perhaps you can explain more.

Mean = not nice. If someone is mean to you, they are not nice to you so you don’t like that person!

I’d like to ask about “Do & Does”. How to use “Do & Does” with subject OUR? Thanks

With (our) you must use a noun, so it will depend if the noun is singular or plural! Singular noun use does. Our brother does his homework. Plural noun use do. Our parents do the taxes.

Thanks for reply

If asking a question? For example, How does/do our service? Use DO or Does?

i’m confused with this form “let god do the rest” i’m often hear this one. my question is why “God” use “do” why not use “does”? looking forward for your answer :)

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Dear professor: I want to know when we must use the auxiliary do-does in the interrogative form, with the verbs to have and toe.

We use do/does with a regular verb. Do you like pizza? Does he have a job?

With a modal verb or to be verb, we do not use do/does! Are you sick? Is he funny? Should we go now?

I want to know what can we use with the subjective IT, DO/ Does, Because some teachers teach” we use does with 3rd person singular means he, she, it and any single noun.. Please strive to reform me..

This question will help lots of people. Is it a rule not to use plural after DO/DOES/DID? Example: He doesn’t LIKE. They don’t LIKE. He knows -> He doesn’t KNOW.

Thank you very much. Its really helpful.

i have some sentences which is always make me confused. here they are

1. let GOD DO the rest 2.i’m looking in the mirror all the time. wondering what SHE DON’Tsee me

look at the capslock pieces of the sentences. they both use “do” for the subjects “god” and “she”.

i know those sentences right because i found them from english-native but i don’t know what makes them right. i wish you read this comment Ronnie and get to answer my question. lots of thanks our beloved teacher :)

hello teacher! are(do, does, did)auxilary verbs? if not, what are they?

I was told it’s not correct to say “i think he’s not a good man” is it true? and i was suggested to say “i don’t think he’s a good man”! any one can tell me? thank in advance!!!!

just trying to help. i think both of them are right. the different is the meaning of each sentences

i made a wrong statement, those sentences have a like meaning

thanks, this really helped a lot. :)

Thanks for your lesson. May I know which sentence is correct? Do you/ did you receive the letter from Allen?

it really helps me. thanks a lot! :))

Thanks! I am new student in the U.S.A I learning English. Because it’s gamer help me know!

she did not come is correct Or she does not come is correct?

please explain ‘IF’ clause.

the lesson was very nice . i loved.thanks alot.

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is this correct? What does this white precipitate contains?

If i m saying “i didnt fount your things at home”, Is this correct for past tence?

where and how we use would and could ?

Ronnie, Is THIS question correctly written: Where DOES your brother live? or where DO your brother live? …. THAAAANKS!!!!!!

DEAR RONNIE I AM MYDEEN FROM VILLAGE IN TAMILNADU, INDIA, I VERY INTEREST IN ENGLISH SPEECH&WRITE I WATCHING YOUR ONLINE CLASS YOU GIVE BETTER ANY IDEA MOM TANX MYDEEN, KALLIDAIKURICHI-627416,TN, INDIA

is “so does people alike” a correct sentence or should it be “so do people alike” ????

Hi Ronnie, I’m a bit confused about this phrase “what happened or what happens?”which one is correct?..thnx

Hi Ronnie, thank you very much

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Thanks alot :) Saludos desde Mexico ;)

Hi teacher Ronnie, Thank you so much for your lesson. Could you please show me following cases that are correct or not: – You and I am at home. – I and you are at home. – Does Martin and Emily go home? – Does Martin and I go home? – Do I and Martin go home? If any is incorrect. How to correct it? Thank you for your help.

hi teacher ronnie thank a lot..

I got 79 in our English. I failed. :( I’m so sad.

Why we want to use “Does” ans “Do”?

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hai mem am very much thank full to u r english class which u said am daily listener of u r english videos

if ALI??do or does??

English present tense singular 3rd person verb ends in “S”.EG I drink He she (and it) drinks. Therefore I do and he she it does. OWZAT?? PS I love the video Best regards from Chile Bernie R.

we can use did/didn’t with you also?

what to use with it, do or doesnt?

It does/doesn’t You does/doesn’t

i like the way of the teaching

i like your teaching it’s fantastic

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i like this way

Amazing lesson .. I had some issues about that but now its fine.. Many thanks..

Amazing lesson but i have one doubt about that yet .. What can i use about personal names? Examples: Carlos will does your homework or Carlos will do your homework? Melinda doesnt like him or Melinda dont like him?

Thanks in advance..

Carlos and Melinda = he and she! So, you would use Carlos will do (you always use a base verb after will), and Melinda doesn’t like!

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Which is correct?

What does David and a football have in common?

What do David and a football have in common?

What do, because David is singular!

What is the best method for English Specking?

Go to a native English speaking country!!

Thank you Ronnie :)

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its really important that you doing i mean teach and i just would like to ask which words that i can add (Ly) to like lovely or defently

good lesson..thank you

did you or you did is correct?

hi Miss.Ronnie! 1.Is there any chances of your father to cancel the tickets? or 2.Is there any chance to cancel the ticket by your father? which one is correct?if both are wrong,can you please let me know the correct usage? ‘m looking forward for ur reply mam..pls do help me:)

Is there any chance your Father can cancel the ticket. The other sentences are wrong! But good try!!!

is posible to do this sentence in past I did play tennis yesterday i didn´t play tennis.

You have to say I played tennis. You can say I didn’t play tennis!

Could you please help me to explain when to use “Was” or “did” please

Was + adjective. I was hungry. Did + noun. I did my homework.

Hi there! i have a doubt about the proper uses for Do/Does. When we have a common sentence such as : “mike runs every morning” and we use it to make it a question, the subject (mike) shall be deleted form the question? e.g He run every morning? Or can we write: “Mike does run in the morning? I’m from Mexico by the way. Thanks for your help guys!

The question form is “Does Mike (or he) run in the morning? Do/does + subject + base verb!

Thanks i like very much ,i have some debut in have/has how to use?

http://www.engvid.com/english-grammar-have-has-had/

i would say this is a very goog programme keep it up and your best to society by the way good luck

its just too cool to listen in your way of teaching! yeah! i look forward to seeing some more topics to enjoy learning..:)

It’s really great…

Hello Ronnie: You are amazing. :) I just saw this site. Thanks for all your patience, and helping all ESL students including myself. I write articles for a nonprofit organization, papers for school etc. Can you proofread my work and correct my grammar as well? Or suggestions to make it stronger articles, & papers? If so, is there a way to send it to you through your email add? Please let me know. I really appreciate your kindness. Have a good one.

plz learn me… em too weak in english

my parents does not allow party is correct or my parents dont allow party which is correct mam plz tell

My parents are plural so you have to use do not! My parents do not allow SUBJECT to have a party. OR My parents do not allow subject to party.

Good morning to all of you. I have some confusions with DO NOT and NOT TO. I do not know when I have to use DO NOT and when I have to use NOT TO

Do not + verb. Do not go. Do not see.These are commands. I was told not to go…she said not to eat. We use these in reported speech.

THANK YOU ON HELP ME

do not look. and do not see

are they both correct?

Hi. I just want to ask if this sentence is correct, “Upon triggering the switch, magnetic contactor did not activate.”

“ the magnetic contactor” sounds better, I think.

if the subject is ‘You’ then what will come for negative past tense…..

do you say: she doesn´t love Peter or She doesn´t loves Peter

She doesn’t love Peter. (don’t change the verb)

why is “I told her not to drive” insted of “I told her don´t drive”

Told makes it reported speech. So….don’t+ base verb, changes to NOT TO + base verb!

hello Ronnie!am PEDRO learning in jewish family School,at Buffalo NEW YORK.you taucht about of do,does don’t doesn’t,u just used i,you ,he, she, they ,we. now about (it ?)i need your reply

It + did/didn’t/does/doesn’t.

ok,thank you .but can i help you

dear all teacher

my english is not goo so how i can speak good english

if i go to abroad any country for learning english so its possible or not

Thanks and i would like to learn more for use of did & do when asked question.

Did = past tense question. Did you wash your hands? Do = present tense. Do you like pizza?

Hi Ronnie, Thnak you very much for giving us very valuble knowlege nad they way of teaching is excellant. Second thing I would like know about should, could, would words uses in sentenses.

Ronnie you are the best teacher ever. I’m from Guatemala from the Castillo family the family of the Cerveceria de Guatemala look it in google hahaha sorry thanks !!!!

I like your way of teaching

my friend sad “He do that sometimes”

is this correct ??

No! He DOES that sometimes is correct! Now, you can correct your friend!

Thank you so much

I can’t understand when DO uses in positive sentenses like “He does need help” instead “He needs help”. What is the difference?

“He needs help” is a regular sentence. “He does need help” we use to emphasize (make stronger/clearer) the fact. We can use it if the listener did not understand the answer. Ex…. A)Does he need help? B)Yes, he needs help. A)What? I didn’t hear you. B)I said, He DOES need help!

mam, you explain all about it. but can you write the script what you said? because my lecture said that, i must write what you said. could you help me? please write some sentences for me..

hi ronnie! i’m from turkey.i think you are the best teacher in this family.thanks a lot.

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hello i am very glad about your lecture .plz explain him about how we speak fluently .without intrupted thanks

Thank you so much I LIKE YOUR TEACHING

Hello,I have one question .which one is right ? Do fairness cream work magic ? Does fairness cream work magic? Cream is “it” so in my opinion 2nd sentence is right

1. You’re right! 2. It doesn’t work magic…

Thank you again!

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thank you for lesson teacher

i think great

I am lacking when speaking in english. So who do i brush up my english knowledge?

That doesn’t mean,you have to be always …….. Is this correct?

can i say you did or you didn’t?

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Ronnie, Could you please do lessons about emphasis with do?

hi i like it but 1 need do did are and would you. thank you

Hi,Mrs.Romie. Could you explain me in details about using WH-Words pleas?

That was great what u was teaching funny as well cause when you was writing u was making wierd nosie anyway well done keep it up!

hello ronnie a like you teaching class thank you very much , I M a question for you please could you teach the use (him,he ahd her,she)wich the corect user.

YES! I will do a lesson for you!

very verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry Good thanks

You are a good teacher, but you forgot of put “IT” on the explanation…

Is this correct? John doesn’t have class today?

Thanks for the lesson, but i want to know can we use “it” with “does “.

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Excellent – Incredible. I did it.

Thanks…mam it’s such a lovely to learn english grammer from u…

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did the result came out? did the result come out? did the result came out? have the result come out? whats the difference between them and which is right one??? i am very confuse about preset, present perfect ,etc please help me maam

i think its a gr8 class to study….quite usefull fo me

I was looking for an explanation of when this verb is used

taller than your mom don’t make you a big girl or taller than your mom doesn’t make you a big girl .. which is correct?

thanks for the quiz,

100 You got 4 correct out of 4. :D

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Hi Ronnie Thanks so much

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Thanks!!! I like very mach your lesson

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was really helpfull and most useful. the way of explining was also very simple and good. keep it up. thank you seenu

nice, you are good teacher. It is easy to understand. Thanks

Hi Ronnie first thank you very much for your lessons. now i am regular viewer of your video.

i understand very good with your lesson

Hi Ronnie, I stumble across this question in my child English exam paper below.

Did you see the suspect stab/ stabbed the victim.

I know we need to use present tense after did, so see is correct but what about the word stab. does it need to be present tense as well ?

is this sentence going to be considered as correct??? “why did he call me yesterday?”

Hi Ronnie! thank you, your lesson shed some lights to my confused brain…some i say, because I still have problem. what should be use in proper noun? examples: Susan, Allan thank you very much!!

thanks ronnie..I learned a lot from you.

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Thanks Ronnie. God bless

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thank u ronni, iam understand verb todo.

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that was very lucid and clearly explained.i just want to have such fluency.please tell me how i can acquire the same.

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Hi!! Ronnie!! Thanks for this lesson. You are awesome!!! Thanks for this website.

I left you a donation. Everybody that use this fabulous tool should do the same!!!

Thanks again!!

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YOU ARE REALLY GOOD TO EXPLAIN!!!! THANK YOU!=)

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thank you ronni

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Thanks! you’re great!

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Hi, Ronnie. Please let me know if there is a video about the structure of a sentence, like what are the essentials to form a sentence. For example, I speak – contains subject & verb. I speak English – I speak English well and so on.. I would like to know the minimum requirements. Thanks in anticipation.

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Ok. It was a nice lession. One question left. Do I say: The film don’t start at 7. Or the film doesn’t start at 7. Or do I say: Does the school start a quater past eight? Or Do the school start a quater past eight?

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That was a good lesson, thanks.

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Hi teacher,this is a great video! Thank you. But I have a question,can u answer me? How about people’s name? Example: “Berry don’t like to eat banana.” Or “Berry doesn’t like to eat banana.” ?

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Thanks , very nice Ronnie !

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Hi Ronnie,I had confusion in using do/does/is for below sentences.Which one to use among above three.Please elucidate on this.

1.does/do/is this store has nice things? 2.does/do/is this bank open on sundays? 3.does/do edwin’s clothes hang neatly in the closet?

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ronnie please, i dont understand that frase.(does an angel contenplate my fate)can you explain me

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Thanks but I’m confused which form of verb should be used after did and didn’t.

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4 out of 4. But I am not satisfied. I need to learn and continue learning to fully develop my grammar.

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Hi, I have a problem about how to make a question between Do, does and are? I’m refuse about it. For example: Do you…….? or Are you…….? when we use it? Most off all your lecture are grates! Thank you ,Ronnie!

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How to use Do/Does with Possessive Pronouns?

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I got all of them right

thanks Ronnie for your simple lessons.

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Thank you Ronnie!

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100% for the test… im a Genius…hahahahahha

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Perfect Score :”) Thanks to my Favorite Teacher Ms. Ronnie..

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Thank Ronnie, great job. You are maximum.

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your so funny

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You did a good job, now the verb ” to do ” is more clearly to me. Thanks.

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Thanks!!! This lesson helps me a lot!

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Thanks a lot

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hi PRINCESS Ronney ,could you please tech me how i can make a questions with be , and do and what is the different between them? thanks

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Hey, how’s it going! I like this site. I learned a lot here.

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hai mam,i love your teaching. i learned more from your lessons.:-) :-) thank you so much….

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Hi Ronnie, I am a doubt because in ‘did’ you not put ‘you’.

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I’m very thankful for you :D

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Hi Ronnie, thanks a lot, take care

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Hi, thank you for your videos. I love u and your funny way to teach.

I wanna ask one thing, if we use any person’s name then what will we use ? e.g. John don’t like him or John doesn’t like him.

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hi I am new student I have a problem, I understand what they say but I can not talk scares me and I do not remember the words

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thanks teacher you are so funny

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Hello Ronnie! What´s the difference between “get used to” and “be used to”?

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hi ronnie, i have a question. which is the correct grammar? 1.How does cipralex related to the topic? 2 How is cipralex related to the topic?

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i have a question

what is difference b/w these two sentence

okay, i did not pay him anything

okay, i don’t pay him anything

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hey ronnie ….i want to know when to use would could and when to use s at the end like melts

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nice website… :)

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Hi Ronnie! Just wanted to follow up with anvisha’s request about when to use “S” at the end of a word such as make/makes, feel/feels, take/takes, etc…

p.s. thank you all for being awesome!

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hi Ronnie! you’re a great teacher…and i understand your lessons more clearly… Ronnie could you please post a video of how to pronounce English Alphabets with right facial expressions…. :)

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Thanks for all is very easy learn with your class

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Great video. Thanks.

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Super.. class. I don’t know how to say “thanks” in English in another way? Do you know Ronnie?

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Thank You… The questions Where too easy I answered to all of them But there wasn’t any Question by (Have/has)+(done/gone/…) Please add some more questions . Thank U ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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You have explained this tenses very well Ronnie. Does my sentence wrong or correct Ronnie?

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What’s the difference to say: (SHE DOES LIKE) and (SHE LIKES)? Is it not the same?

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Hey, how’s it going? I have a doubt with the sentence: How does it cost to… Why do i need to use “does” in this phrase? Thank u everybody!

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hi ronnie really u r soooo beautiful i am from Egypt i likE ur ways for teaching I try to learn

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Thank teacher and I would like to learn from you more about all negative question, could you make the lesson please. Thanks and regards Kimaun

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Dear Ronnie, I have a doubts..which is correct..“The original records do not contain the column relating to address” or “The original records does not contain the column relating to address’..do not or does not…pl reply

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Hi ms. Ronnie, I just had an interview last week and I was referred by a friend that works inside that company. Here’s my question, the HR asked me this “did he know that you’re here?” (referring to my friend). I answered her “No, he didn’t know.” did i answered it right? or should i say, “he doesn’t know.” thank you.

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I don’t understand. Did use only negative and question??? may i use that: I did play the guitar.

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hey i got 100 % thanx

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Last Monday I started FCE Course here in Pordenone, in Italy. Today were the second lesson and we did some exercises with “do” and “does”… now I’m going to study this verb… because this is very important… We didn’t can use vocabulary, we didn’t can write with reading words, we must remember all the words we have seen or have heard during the oral exercise or during the lesson. It’s very hard for me… Thaks Mrs Ronnie, for this lesson it’s very useful.

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How about the questions?

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yes, I very happy becouse I got 100%. Thank a lot Teacher Ronnie. And I will practice, For I will not forget.

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Thank you Ronnie you’re the best!

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God bless you

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waau! I am so proud.

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HI, Ma’am Ronnie, May I ask if it’s sentence right,.. Ms. Reyes has arrived with bag.

may we have a in past lessons

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Hi Ronnie! Here’s one very interesting question I guess! But I really need you to answer me, please!!!!! I noticed that Americans use “don’t” with it and he very often!!! in spoken English, even in the songs! For example: … and even forever don’t seem like long enough … or he don’t know what to do!!! Thus the question is: how often do you use it in your life and maybe you have some kinda rules in your spoken language when you can use it or not? Or maybe it just happens automatically when somebody speak and doesn’t depend on any “spoken rules”. Thank you and I’m very looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards!

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I passed the exam.

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Thank you Ronnie.

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I’m Brazilian..thanks Ronnie for the class. God bless u

thank you maam… ahm, may i ask something maam? if i will use IT and im refering IT to a thing. then, can i say such like this? IT does/doesn’t?

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Ah i got it perfect hehe thanks btw :)

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THANKS A LOT

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My father don’t know how to cut hairs. My father doesn’t know how to cut hairs.

Which is the correct sentence.

Can you tell me Ronne Please.

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Thank you for the lessons. I have doubt She does have a car. she has a car . which one is correct ?

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Thank you Mam Ronnie.

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Mr. Rajkumar, “don’t” and “doesn’t are both negative in the sentence. The difference is the first sentence is first person singular, and second is third person singular.

Harsha, both sentence are correct. “Has” is the third person singular of the present tense “have”. In the first sentence “does have” means you want to emphasize something.

Thank you so much for this opportunity.

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Hi Ronnie, Could you please explain the Question Form for “Do” Verb? it will be very helpful :)

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Good lesson!

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I like this lesson. Do you have other videos about grammar? I don’t understend english, but this lesson was easy to me. I got 4/4 correct questions on the Quiz. Thanks, Ronnie!

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Hello, Ronnie. I have a question about using pronouns. I can’t understand why sometimes we can skip it? And where we can, where we can’t? I mean about… well. As I know, I don’t have to say “I DO read a book”. But sometimes I loose this pronoun when I have to say it. And it’s the problem… Thank you:)

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Hi! I would like to know if my sentence is correct. “My computer doesn’t have a camera.” Thank you so much.

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Yes u did correctly ..tsamreynolds By the way Nice Topic mam

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Hey Ronnie I want to know when to use in and on but in a context. Example: In or On my birthday I have to buy a dress I don’t know if that’s correct in or on my mind

Please and thanks

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i want to know what is difference between Do you? and Are you?

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Hi Ronnie, Thanks for the lesson. It does help a lot. I have one query. Requesting you to address the same. If I make OUR as the subject of a sentence. Which auxiliary verb should I use?

e.g., Our company does produce glasses. (Or) Our company do produce glasses? Which one is correct?

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Hi , My name is Mohammed Zlitni thank Ronnie for the lesson , please I need yours talking E-mail Facebook Thank you .

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Thanks you. I finally know how to use these word in the sentence. :)

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thanks …

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you are agood taecher

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thank you ronnie.

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Very clear thanks!!!

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Thanks a lot Ronnie!! As always a very good lesson.

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perfect job, thanks a lot Ronnie. like always a very good lesson

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what about It how we can use it ?? with do or does ??

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much love from Kuala Lumpur!

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Quiz is getting shorter and shorter. Roonie, You are the only english teacher right now. Thanks

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thanks, a loot. I love your lessons. Please up more videos and help people like me…

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Thanks a lot for your lesson. I’m just crazy about this teacher, and about this site. Despite on the fact that I’m just here my first day

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Which one is correct? “Do any of my friends know anything about Quickbook Pro?” “Does any of my friends know anything about Quickbook Pro?”

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thanks teacher for a great tutorial,but I’m still confusing how do i used perfectly the “in” and “on” .I know this is very simple,but i got a lot mistake when i used this :(

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HI Ronnie, which one is correct? “Did she likes the movie?” “Did she like the movie?” Please explain

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use DOES and not did, did is the past tense of DO & DOES. “does she like movie ?”

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Thank you! :)

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i m not a native speaker but i do undersant you alot ronnie… gr8 class… but i wish you could tecach me going beyond the video time limits coz you were nowhere boring troughout the video. Well I feel I discovered a new friend here!!!! who teaches me english.

i really had a hard time with does and do. thanks for this.

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mam can you plz make a lesson on how to use these words when we questioning or asking something

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Thank you Ronnie for all lessons ?

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Thank you Rebecca

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I has a question, refer from your questions, it sound like this, “she does not like him, because he is very mean to her.” I’m not understand “mean’ word, so I open dictionary, it give me several meaning in Noun and Adjective, The question is how to know this “mean” word refers to Noun or Adjective? TQ

P/s: someone please commend my writing. TQ

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Please help me with “Do” and “Are”.

Do you like me? Yes !!!… OMG !!! Are you crazy???

both are questions, and I used “Do” and “Are” correctly. But I don’t know why I did so? :D Please help me with this.

Thanks & Regards Ajay

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Thanks, Ronnie. I want you to prepare a video about Gerund and its assortment.

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thankyou so much

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Thankyou so much

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im abit confuse.Can i use does she?

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Maybe you were forgot to mention about subject “It”.

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Very clear Ronnie! Thank you

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hy ronie you are perfect i like your hair and your style thank you thank you and no listen to what they say just bla bla

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Ive learned from you a lot about english, I thank god for created you. hihi

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You did a great job, thank you so much

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thank you…but can you give me your email addres plz

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can we use “you” with “did”?

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tnx very much :) i got perfect score. your so cleared to explain thats why i got it .

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Ronnie is the best teacher we love you

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wwwwwwwwwwoooooooooaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwww it’s great i improve my basic gramatically mistakes.this is because of you ma’am ronnie..thankx.. ma’am kindly you give me more basic gramar to command in english as a learner.a..plzzz

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wonderful explain Ms Ronnie

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Thank yuo Ronnie

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Hi teacher. My doubt is

Who ________ <-(don't/doesn't) like this? _______<- (isn't it/doesn't it/don't we)?

Can I say: Who doesn't like that show? isn't it?

I always get confused

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thank you so much ,Mrs Ronnie

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4/4!Good!I didn’t see any teacher so funny like Ronnie.

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thanks for explaining us so amazingly….. but i have a question that “which verb is use with names?? example: Elena doesn’t know her name or Elena don’t know her name….?

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I want to ask a question regarding why “do” or “does” is only used in Question? Thank you in advance

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This is helpful grammar on using regular we talk about people.

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DO vs DOES

Do vs. Does: How to Use Does vs Do in Sentences

What’s the difference between do vs. does? Do and does are two words that are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings and uses. Understanding the difference between these two words is important in order to use them correctly in sentences. While both are forms of the verb “to do,” they are used in different contexts and with different subjects.

Do vs. Does

What are do and does.

Do and does are auxiliary verbs in the English language. They are used to form questions, negatives, and some other types of sentences.

Do is used with all subjects except for the third person singular (he, she, it). For the third person singular, does is used.

How Are Do and Does Used?

Do and does are used to form questions and negatives in the present tense. They are also used as main verbs to express actions.

DO and does are often used with other verbs to form questions and negatives. For example:

  • Do you like pizza?
  • Does she speak Spanish?

DO and does can also be used as main verbs to express actions. For example:

  • I do my homework every night.
  • She does yoga every morning.

Examples of Do and Does Usage

Here are some examples of do and does usage in various contexts:

  • Do you have a car?
  • Does he play basketball?
  • I do not like coffee.
  • She does not eat meat.

Present tense:

  • They do their homework every day. He does his laundry on Sundays.

Third person singular:

  • She does her hair in the morning.
  • He does his work on time.

Imperative sentences:

  • Do your best!
  • Does anyone have a question?

Affirmative:

  • I do like ice cream.
  • He does play the guitar.
  • I do not know.
  • She does not want to go.

Auxiliary verbs:

  • I do not want to go.
  • She does not like pizza.

Helping verbs:

  • I do not have any money.
  • He does not know the answer.

Word order:

  • Does she speak French?

Short answers:

  • Do you like coffee? Yes, I do.
  • Does he play soccer? No, he does not.

Singular subjects:

  • He does his homework every night.

Plural subjects:

  • They do their homework every night.

Transitive verb:

Demonstrative pronoun:

  • This does not work.
  • That does not make sense.
  • She does not like to swim.
  • He does like to read.

Grammar rules:

Do and does are used with different subjects. Do is used with all subjects except for the third person singular, which uses does.

Differences between Do vs. Does

When to use do.

“Do” is a verb that is used in a variety of contexts. Here are some of the most common ways to use “do”:

  • To perform an action or task: “I need to do my homework.”
  • To create emphasis: “I do like pizza.”
  • To form questions and negatives: “Do you want to go to the movies?” “I do not like broccoli.”

When to Use DOES

“Does” is the third-person singular form of “do.” It is used when referring to a single person or thing. Here are some examples of when to use “does”:

  • To describe an action or task performed by a single person or thing: “He does his homework every night.”
  • To form questions and negatives: “Does she want to go to the movies?” “He does not like broccoli .”

How to Form Questions with DO and DOES

To form a question with “do” or “does,” simply invert the subject and the verb. Here are some examples:

  • “Do you like ice cream?”
  • “Does she play tennis?”

How to Form Negative Sentences with DO and DOES

To form a negative sentence with “do” or “does,” add “not” after the verb. Here are some examples:

  • “I do not want to go to the party.”
  • “He does not like spicy food.”

Do vs. Does: Singular vs. Plural

When it comes to using “do” and “does,” it’s important to understand when to use each one based on whether the subject is singular or plural. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind:

Using Do vs. Does with Singular Subjects

When the subject of a sentence is singular (such as “he,” “she,” or “it”), you should use “does” instead of “do.” For example:

  • He  does  his homework every night.
  • She  does  not like to eat broccoli.
  • It  does  not rain very often in this part of the country.

Using Do vs. Does with Plural Subjects

When the subject of a sentence is plural (such as “they” or “we”), you should use “do” instead of “does.” For example:

  • They  do  their best work in the morning.
  • We  do  not always agree on everything.
  • You  do  not have to come if you don’t want to.

It’s important to note that there are some exceptions to these rules. For example, in imperative sentences (commands or requests), you should always use “do” regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural. For example:

  • Do  your homework before you go outside.
  • Do  not touch that hot stove!

Do vs. Does: Third Person Singular

Using do vs. does with third person singular subjects.

When it comes to using “do” and “does” with third-person singular subjects, it’s important to remember that “do” is used with all other pronouns, while “does” is used with the third-person singular pronoun. For example, “I do my homework,” but “He does his homework.” It’s also important to note that “does” is the third person singular present tense version of “do.”

How to Form Questions with Third Person Singular Subjects

When forming questions with third-person singular subjects, it’s important to remember to use “does” instead of “do.” For example, “Does he like pizza?” instead of “Do he like pizza?” It’s also important to note that the word order in questions with third-person singular subjects is the same as in questions with other pronouns. For example, “Does he like pizza?” has the same word order as “Do they like pizza?”

How to Form Negative Sentences with Third Person Singular Subjects

When forming negative sentences with third-person singular subjects, it’s important to remember to add “doesn’t” instead of “don’t.” For example, “He doesn’t like pizza” instead of “He don’t like pizza.” It’s also important to note that the word order in negative sentences with third-person singular subjects is the same as in negative sentences with other pronouns. For example, “He doesn’t like pizza” has the same word order as “They don’t like pizza.”

Do vs. Does: Commands and Imperative Sentences

How to use do vs does in commands.

When it comes to giving commands or making requests, it is important to use the correct form of “do” or “does” depending on the subject of the sentence. The basic rule is to use “do” with all subjects except for the third-person singular, which requires “does.”

For example:

  • Do your homework.
  • Do not forget to turn off the lights.
  • Do you want to come with us?

In contrast, we use “does” with the third-person singular subject:

  • Does he like pizza?
  • Does she have any siblings?
  • Does it rain a lot in this city?

How to Use Do vs. Does in Imperative Sentences

Imperative sentences are used to give commands or make requests. In these sentences, we always use “do” and never “does.” For example:

  • Do your chores before you go outside.
  • Do not talk to strangers.
  • Do your best on the exam.

It is important to note that “does” is never used to form imperative sentences.

Do vs. Does: Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary verbs are verbs used in combination with other main verbs to add grammatical meaning to a sentence. DO is one such auxiliary verb that is used in English.

How to Use Do vs. Does as Auxiliary Verbs

DO is used to form questions and negatives in the present tense. For example, “Do you like pizza?” and “I do not like broccoli.” DOES, on the other hand, is used for the third person singular in the present tense. For example, “She does not like mushrooms.”

Do and does can also be used to form questions and negatives in the past tense, but in this case, the base verb DO takes the form DID. For example, “Did you go to the party?” and “I did not see the movie.”

Using Do vs. Does with Other Auxiliary Verbs

Do and does can also be used with other auxiliary verbs to form different tenses, such as the present continuous and the past continuous. For example, “I am doing my homework” and “She was doing her laundry.”

Do and does can also be used to form negatives and questions in the present perfect tense. For example, “I have not done my homework yet” and “ Have you done your laundry?”

In conclusion, Do and does are important auxiliary verbs in English that are used to form questions, negatives, and different tenses. By understanding how to use them correctly, you can improve your English language skills and communicate more effectively.

DO DOES
Used for questions and negatives in present tense Used for third person singular in present tense
Used for questions and negatives in past tense
Used with other auxiliary verbs to form different tenses Used to form negatives and questions in present perfect tense
  • Do is an irregular verb
  • Does is the third-person singular form of do
  • Do takes the form did in the past tense
  • Do and does are commonly used as auxiliary verbs to form different tenses and questions/negatives.

Do vs. Does: Infinitives and Gerunds

How to use do vs. does with infinitives.

When using infinitives with do and does, it is important to remember that DO is the base form of the verb, while DOES is the third-person singular form. Here are some examples:

  • I do my homework every day.
  • She does her laundry on Sundays.

In both of these sentences, do and does are followed by the infinitive form of the verb. This is because the infinitive is used to express an action that has not yet happened but will happen in the future.

How to Use Do vs. Does with Gerunds

When using gerunds with do and does, it is important to remember that both DO and DOES are followed by the -ing form of the verb. Here are some examples:

  • I enjoy doing crossword puzzles.
  • She hates doing the dishes.

In both of these sentences, do and does are followed by the gerund form of the verb. This is because the gerund is used to express an action that is happening right now or has already happened in the past.

It is also important to note that do and does can be used with both infinitives and gerunds to express different meanings. For example:

  • I do my best to help others. (infinitive)
  • She does her own thing, no matter what others say. (gerund)

In these sentences, do and does are used to express different meanings depending on whether they are followed by an infinitive or a gerund.

Do vs. Does: Past Tense and Past Participle

Using do vs. does in past tense.

In the past tense, the verb “do” changes to “did” for all subjects. On the other hand, “does” remains unchanged in the third-person singular present tense. Here are some examples:

  • I did my homework yesterday.
  • You did a great job on the presentation.
  • He did not attend the meeting.
  • She does not like spicy food.
  • The team does well in this stadium.

Using Do vs. Does in Past Participle

In the past participle, the verb “do” changes to “done.” Here are some examples:

  • I have done my best to help you.
  • You should have done your research before making a decision.
  • He has not done anything productive all day.
  • She does not have any work done yet.

It is important to note that “does” does not have a past participle form. Therefore, it is not used in past participle constructions.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the difference between “do” and “does” is simple. “Do” is used in all persons except for the third person singular, where “does” is used. It’s important to use the correct form of the verb to ensure that your sentence is grammatically correct and easy to understand.

Here are some key takeaways:

  • Use “do” with all persons except for the third person singular.
  • Use “does” with the third person singular.
  • “Do” and “does” are present tense forms of the verb “to do”.
  • “Do” can also be used to form an imperative sentence.

It’s important to note that while the difference between “do” and “does” may seem small, it can greatly affect the meaning and clarity of your sentence. By using the correct form of the verb, you can ensure that your writing is clear and easy to understand.

Remember to always double-check your work and make sure that you are using the correct form of the verb. With practice, using “do” and “does” correctly will become second nature.

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Does do his homework or does do homework?

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Hola... Quisiera saber como se diría correctamente a) Does Peter do his homework in the evenings? b) Does Peter do homework in the evenings? Gracias  

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Both are correct. They could be interpreted differently, though: a) Does Peter do his homework in the evenings? Does he do all of his homework? b) Does Peter do homework in the evenings? Does he do homework (or something else)? Context is everything, though.  

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horsewishr said: Both are correct. They could be interpreted differently, though: a) Does Peter do his homework in the evenings? Does he do all of his homework? b) Does Peter do homework in the evenings? Does he do homework (or something else)? Context is everything, though. Click to expand...
aztlaniano said: Welcome, lola77777! Se pueden usar las dos versiones. Tratándose de una pregunta, también podría ser: Does Peter do any home work ...? ( Does Peter do any of his homework in the evenings? Does Peter often/always/usually do (his) homework in the evenings? Hay matices, los significados son algo diferentes. Si pregunto, por ejemplo, "Does Peter do any of his homework in the evening" podría implicar (¿O es que hace las tareas sólo a la hora de comer?) (He traspado esta entrada desde el foro de vocabulario y he pedido que el hilo allí se quite, ya que tenemos este.) Click to expand...

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"Was he not doing his homework" vs " Wasn't he doing his homework"

What is the difference between them.It is in a test so I have no context.

Was he not doing his homework Wasn't he doing his homework

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To me it sounds that the question

Was he not doing his homework?

is asking whether "he" was slacking off , ignoring his responsibility to do his homework. When spoken, the " not " would be emphasized.

The question

Wasn't he doing his homework?

is intended to express doubt or request a confirmation. The speaker supposes the " he " (the subject of the question) was in fact " doing his homework ", but something in the conversation prior to this question presented a contrary view.

Victor Bazarov's user avatar

Most often, the two sentences can be used interchangeably. They mean the same thing essentially, except the first sentence has no contraction and so is more formal.

The only reason the word order is different is due to the contraction "wasn't" (was not). It's a common and handy word that is used frequently, even in places where its un-contracted meaning "was not" would sound strange.

Nobody ever says "Was not he doing his homework?" but because of custom and habit, English speakers freely say "Wasn't he doing his homework?". It's a quirk of the language.

This is not to say that the other answers are wrong, only that in everyday usage the speaker or writer is most likely not being that precise.

Tim McCarthy's user avatar

I'll go out on a limb and take a different stance from other answers (that were posted before mine).

The only two differences between Was he not doing his homework? and Wasn't he doing his homework? are: a) the former is an uncontracted negative question (and the latter is a contracted negative question); and thus b) the former ( Was he not ...? ) would sound more formal.

Both alternatives can have either of these two meanings:

[i] Is it true that he wasn't doing his homework ? [ii] It's true that he was doing his homework , isn't it?

The ambiguity is normally not a problem because it'd be clear in context.

In my humble opinion, there isn't any difference in meaning between the two written sentences out of context. We simply cannot assign a specific meaning to each alternative out of context.

Damkerng T.'s user avatar

The first sentence is asking if he was not doing his homework.

The second one refers to if he was doing his homework at the time.

Quite opposite to each other!

Nihilist_Frost's user avatar

  • I am not sure I got it, can you explain it in some scenarios please if possible –  Amanda21 Commented Oct 8, 2015 at 18:00

What Nihilist_frost says is true to an extent, but depending on the context the first first version could be a somewhat stuffy version of the second IMO.

Was he not doing his homework at the time?

This sentence sounds grammatically fine to me and leaves me in little doubt whoever is asking believe "he" was doing his homework at the time.

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I agree with most of the answers posted by the users.

"Was he not doing his homework?" and "Wasn't he doing his homework?" are syntactically similar, as "wasn't" (from the second sentence) is merely a contraction of "was not" (from the first sentence).

However, if we decipher the similarities and/or differences in the light of Semantics, the two statements have varying meanings.

First, the statement "Was he not doing his homework?" stresses on the "not doing" verb phrase of the sentence. Thus, this would mean that a person is asking another if "he" is "not doing" "his homework". We could paraphrase this as (although there is a difference in form) "He is not doing his homework, is he?"

Second, the statement "Wasn't he doing his homework?" emphasizes on "doing" or (could be) on "doing his homework". Therefore, this could mean that a person is asking another if "he" is currently working or not on "his homework". Another interpretation would be asking if "he" is (currently) working on his own homework. Since it is in the past tense, we could say that he was currently working on the homework mentioned.

I know that my explanation is somewhat confusing, but I hope this could give you more ideas regarding this topic.

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  1. do in English

    Does he do his homework?* we, you, they: They do their homework. They do not do their homework.* Do they do their homework?* 1.2. do as a main verb in Simple Past (did, didn't) Pronouns Affirmative sentences Negative senteces Questions; I, he, she, it, we, you, they: She did her homework.

  2. Did he does his homework? or Did he do his homework? Which ...

    5 Jan 2021. English (UK) English (US) "Did he do his homework" is correct. Verb after did need to be in its base form. See a translation. 2 likes.

  3. He do his homework

    The sentence "He do his homework" is not grammatically correct in written English. The correct form would be "He does his homework." You can use this sentence to indicate that someone regularly completes their homework. For example: "John is a diligent student. He does his homework every day before dinner." similar ( 60 )

  4. Grammar: When to Use Do, Does, and Did

    Consider the following examples: We did our homework last night. She did her homework last night.. Auxiliary Verbs. Auxiliary, or helping verbs, are used with another base verb to create negative sentences, questions, or add emphasis.Here's how do should be used as an auxiliary verb:. 1. Negative Sentences. Following the same subject-verb pairings introduced above, we combine the ...

  5. Would you say "He has homework to do, doesn't he?" or "He has homework

    Often a verb can be replaced by "does verb". For example "He has a piano" becomes "He does have a piano". In this form "does he" is the response. On the other hand "he has got homework" can't be replaced by "he does have got homework". The general rule is to use "does he" in sentences like OP's example, where the "does verb" replacement can be ...

  6. Basic English Grammar

    naheed khan. "Shall" has a few different uses. 1) It can mean the same thing as "I will" — "I will tell you tomorrow"/"I shall tell you tomorrow". 2) It can be used to talk about something that has to be done, or to tell people to do something. "Students shall write their names at the top of the page.".

  7. he does (his) homework

    Jul 23, 2017. #1. Hi all, I have the following sentences in mind: I do homework every night. He does homework every night. They do homework every night. Somehow the above sentences sound wrong to me without "my", "his" and "their" respectively, though I am quite sure they are grammatically OK. May I have your view please?

  8. The interrogative form: How and When to Use

    The interrogative form. The construction of the interrogative form is different if the verb is an auxiliary verb (be, have, will, can, etc.), or a 'normal' verb. • If the verb is an auxiliary verb, the interrogative is formed without the auxiliary do/does/did:

  9. English Grammar Rules

    The words do, does and did often cause confusion in the English language. They are all forms of the verb to do. The verb ... homework: Spelling Tip In Present Simple 3rd person (he, she, it), add an es to a verb that ends in 'o': do > does / go> goes. Examples. Pete always does his taxes on time.

  10. He does his homework

    High quality example sentences with "He does his homework" in context from reliable sources - Ludwig is the linguistic search engine that helps you to write better in English

  11. Do vs. Does: How to Use Does vs Do in Sentences

    They do their homework every day. He does his laundry on Sundays. Third person singular: She does her hair in the morning. He does his work on time. Imperative sentences: Do your best! Does anyone have a question? Affirmative: I do like ice cream. He does play the guitar. To be: I do not know.

  12. Does do his homework or does do homework?

    Does he do all of his homework? b) Does Peter do homework in the evenings? Does he do homework (or something else)? Context is everything, though. aztlaniano Senior Member. Lavapiestán, Madrid. English (Aztlán, US sector) Oct 7, 2010 #3 Welcome, lola77777! Se pueden usar las dos versiones. ...

  13. Adverbs of frequency with present simple

    Exercises: 1 2 3. Adverbs of frequency. We use adverbs of frequency with the present simple to talk about how often something happens. (=almost never) have a negative meaning, but they are used with a positive verb: Expressions of frequency. There are other expressions that we use to talk about frequency: once a day, twice a week, three times a ...

  14. do support

    Does she do her homework? To ask a question, we need to use an auxiliary verb at the beginning of the sentence. In our case, the auxiliary verb is do: this is called do-support. But since "she" is a singular third-person pronoun, we turn do into does. The first do carries the third-person ending s (or es) instead of the second.

  15. Do or Does: Which is Correct?

    Do and Does Can Substitute for Other Verbs. If your listener knows what action you are talking about, you can also follow "do" and "does" with the pronoun "it." We do it every week. (the laundry.) He never does it until the weekend. (his homework.) They do it with love. (their cooking) This machine does it better.

  16. he do homework or he does homework?

    Some examples from the web: I'll make sure he does your homework for free.; You know, now he does his homework everyday with Paolo.; I was on my way to sit with Timothy while he does his homework.; If he obeys me completely, he does his homework as I tell him to and stays at home, it's perfect. Seems like he does his homework.; I'm working a double at the hospital tonight, so you have to make ...

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  18. Do

    The word DO appears a lot in English. This is because it can be a verb, as in the verb TO DO which can be conjugated as Do and Does in the present tense, Did in the past tense and Done as a past participle. DO can also be an AUXILIARY verb in the form of Do / Does to make questions in the present tense and Did to make questions in the past tense.

  19. He ______ his homework every day. A. does ...

    He _____ his homework every day. A. does. B. is doing. Select your answer: Next Quiz > Random Topics: Parts of Speech Polite Request Homophones Simple Past Tense Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous Present Progressive Grammar - Reflexive Pronouns Grammar and Punctuation Present simple, Present continuous, Singular, Plural.

  20. difference

    Both the sentences indicate an unreal situation. If Tom were to do my homework or if Tom did my homework mean that Tom doesn't really do my homework but I am imagining that he does or l will do my homework. However, in regard to his ability, you can say 'if Tom were able to do my homework, I would watch a film'. -

  21. articles

    "The homework" would indicate that it is some specific homework. You wouldn't use it to refer to homework in general. Like you mean say, "She does the homework from her biology class". Or, "Did you do the homework the teacher assigned yesterday?" But you wouldn't say, "She does the homework every day" to refer to doing homework in general.

  22. He______ (do) his homework at the moment.

    D. yourself. How to use : Read the question carefully, then select one of the answers button. About grammarquiz.net. GrammarQuiz.Net - Improve your knowledge of English grammar, the best way to kill your free time. He______ (do) his homework at the moment. A. is doing B. does C. has done - Present Simple, Present Continuous or Present Perfect Quiz.

  23. Homework Is Bad, Research Confirms

    One day in a fourth grade math class, the students complained about the previous night's homework. "My mom had to sit with me for a while, but I got it eventually," said one student.

  24. "Was he not doing his homework" vs " Wasn't he doing his homework"

    To me it sounds that the question. Was he not doing his homework?. is asking whether "he" was slacking off, ignoring his responsibility to do his homework. When spoken, the "not" would be emphasized.The question. Wasn't he doing his homework?. is intended to express doubt or request a confirmation.