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Today we are going to look at an important auxiliary verb in English: the verb do.Hoy vamos a estudiar un verbo auxiliar importante en inglés: “do”.

We use the auxiliary verb do in negative sentences, questions and short answers for most verbs (except for the verbs “be” and “have got” and also modal verbs) in the Present Simple. Remember that in the third person singular we use does.Usamos el verbo auxiliar “do” en frases negativas, preguntas y respuestas cortas con la mayoría de los verbos (excepto los verbos “be” y “have got” y los verbos modales) en el presente simple. Recuerda que en la tercera persona del singular, usamos “does”.

Let’s take a look at the use of do in questions, short answers and negative sentences.Veamos el uso de “do” en preguntas, respuestas cortas y frases negativas.

QUESTIONS and SHORT ANSWERS:

• Do you like to study English? Yes, I do. ¿Te gusta estudiar inglés? Sí.

• Does she go to the same school as you? No, she doesn't. ¿Va al mismo cole que tú? No.

• Do you understand French? No, I don't. ¿Entiendes el francés? No.

NEGATIVE SENTENCES:

• He doesn't like to play football.No le gusta jugar a fútbol.

• John doesn't enjoy school very much.A John no le gusta mucho el colegio.

• I play the piano but I don't play the guitar.Toco el piano pero no toco la guitarra.

• They don't eat pizza very often.No comen pizza demasiado a menudo.

Do you want to learn more about this topic? You can check out unit 15 of the complete ABA online course for more information on the auxiliary verb “do”.

Have a great weekend!

Bye!