Basic English Grammar | How To Use DO, DOES, DID, DONE

Summary

In this video, Jennifer from JForrest English takes viewers on a comprehensive journey through the verb 'to do.' She explains its various uses as a main and auxiliary verb, detailing its irregular conjugations in different tenses and structures. The video includes examples, tips, and common expressions, such as 'do someone a favor' and 'do away with.' It also covers how to form questions, negative forms, and tag questions, along with quizzes to reinforce learning. With emphasis on natural speech and practical usage, this lesson helps learners master the versatile verb 'to do' in English.

Takeaways

• 😀 The verb 'to do' is one of the most common yet confusing verbs in English, used as a main verb, auxiliary verb, and in various idiomatic expressions.
• 😀 Conjugations of 'to do' include: infinitive (to do), base verb (do), present simple (do/does), past simple (did), present participle (doing), and past participle (done).
• 😀 The verb 'to do' is used in the present simple for routine actions, activities, and tasks. Common examples include chores, homework, and cooking.
• 😀 You can use adverbs of frequency (e.g., 'every day', 'often', 'rarely', 'never') with 'to do' to describe how frequently you perform an activity.
• 😀 The present continuous tense is used for actions happening now or planned for the future, and 'to do' changes accordingly (e.g., 'I am doing the dishes').
• 😀 In the past simple, 'to do' becomes 'did', used for actions that occurred in the past (e.g., 'I did the dishes yesterday').
• 😀 The present perfect tense uses 'have/has done' to describe completed actions with present consequences (e.g., 'I have done the dishes').
• 😀 The verb 'to do' also functions as an auxiliary verb to form questions in the present and past tenses (e.g., 'Do you like this video?' and 'Did you watch my video?').
• 😀 Emphatic forms use 'do/does/did' for emphasis in both questions and statements, such as 'I did subscribe' or 'She does like hiking'.
• 😀 Common expressions with 'to do' include: 'to do someone a favor' (helping someone), 'to do one's best' (giving maximum effort), and 'to do business with someone' (engaging in commercial activities).

Q & A

What is the verb 'to do' commonly used for in English?

The verb 'to do' is one of the most common verbs in English and is used as both a main verb and an auxiliary verb. It helps form questions, negations, and is also used in many idioms and expressions.

What are the conjugations of the verb 'to do' in the present simple?

In the present simple, 'to do' is conjugated as 'do' for I, you, we, and they, and 'does' for he, she, and it.

How is the verb 'to do' used in routine actions?

The verb 'to do' is used in the present simple to describe routine actions or tasks. For example, 'I do the dishes every day,' where 'do' describes the regular activity.

What is the difference between the present simple and the present continuous forms of 'to do'?

In the present simple, 'to do' refers to habitual or regular actions (e.g., 'I do yoga every morning'). In the present continuous, it refers to actions happening at the moment or planned future actions (e.g., 'I am doing yoga right now').

How do you form the negative in the present simple using 'to do'?

To form the negative in the present simple, you add 'not' after 'do' or 'does.' For example, 'I do not do chores' or 'She does not do her homework.' In informal speech, contractions like 'don't' and 'doesn't' are often used.

How is 'to do' used in the past simple?

In the past simple, 'to do' becomes 'did' for all subjects. For negative sentences, 'did not' or the contraction 'didn't' is used. For example, 'I did the dishes yesterday' or 'They didn't do their homework.'

What is the structure of a question using 'to do'?

To form a question, 'do' or 'does' is placed before the subject. For example, 'Do you like coffee?' or 'Does she work on weekends?'

What is the present perfect form of the verb 'to do'?

In the present perfect, 'to do' is combined with the auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has' and the past participle 'done.' For example, 'I have done the dishes' or 'She has done her homework.'

Can you explain the emphatic form using 'to do'?

The emphatic form uses 'do' or 'did' to add emphasis to a statement. For example, 'I did finish my homework' or 'She does like hiking.' This form is often used to stress a point or correct someone.

What are some common expressions with the verb 'to do'?

Some common expressions include 'do someone a favor' (help someone), 'do business' (engage in commercial activities), 'do one's best' (try as hard as possible), 'do a number on' (cause harm), and 'do the trick' (achieve a desired result).