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Special uses of auxiliary verbs

August 5th, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning

Must

The auxiliary verb must can be used to express probability or inference.

She must be about fifty years old.
You must have been mad to do such a thing.
She must have received your letter.

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Do and Make Differences

July 11th, 2010 in Common Mistakes

The general purpose do has several uses. It is sometimes confused with the verb make. These words have similar meanings, but there are also a few differences.

Uses of do

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Anomalous Finites – Part III

November 26th, 2009 in ESL, English Grammar, English Learning, Improve English

To emphasize an affirmative statement

The anomalous finites do, does and did can be placed before the verb to show emphasis. Note that after do, does and did, we use a verb in its present tense form.

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Uses of Do

November 4th, 2009 in ESL, English Grammar, English Learning

As a principal verb

As a principal verb do is used in the sense of perform or act.

I did my duty well.
Do as I do.
Can’t you do it yourself?

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