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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?

As an auxiliary verb

The auxiliary do is used in three ways.

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Uses of Be and Have

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

As a principal verb

Be and its forms can be used as principal verbs. They are then called linking verbs because they link the subject with a following word.

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