29+ Do Verb Examples:When,Where,How,Why To Use And Not Use And FAQs

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This article will introduce you to some do verb examples

‘Do’ is an irregular verb which is used as an auxiliary as well as a main verb. Do ,does ,did ,done ,doing are the forms of ‘do’ verb we use according to the tenses.         

Let us look at some do verb examples

Do verb examples are explained below.

1.I do my assignments in the library

Here “do” is used in present tense form.

2.They do their work with utmost sincerity.

    Here “do” is used because the subject is plural.

3.He does his homework with his private tutor.

    Here “does” which is the  simple present tense form of the verb ‘do’ for a singular subject is used.

4.She does her household chores with her sister in the evenings.

    Here “does” which is the  simple present tense form of the verb ‘do’ for a singlular subject is used.

5.Ann did an excellent job by roping in all the stakeholders on board.

  Here we used “did” which is the past tense form of ‘do’ because the action took place in the past.

6.They did a magical trick to draw the attention of children.

   We use “did” as the past tense form  for all the subjects

7.She is doing her duty by stopping the transgressors crossing the fence.

 “Doing” is the present participle or gerund form of the ‘do’ verb.It is same for both singular and plural subjects

8. What is Roy doing here at this  wee hours?

   “Doing” is the present participle or gerund form of the ‘do’ verb.

9.They will be doing their masters in UK by then.

     “Doing” is the present participle or gerund form of the ‘do’ verb.

10. I do not use mobile while I study.

   “Do” is used an auxiliary verb here in a negative sentence.

11.We do not want those rotten vegetables.

   “Do” is used as an auxiliary verb here.

12. Does he walk always from home to office.

    “Does” is the simple present tense form of ‘do’ and  is used as an auxiliary verb here.

13.They did not play well in the rugby tournament held in India last year.

        We used “did” as an auxiliary verb here.

14.Do your duty properly .

  Here “Do” is used as a main verb.

15.Sara did a commendable work.

   “ Did” which is the past tense form of the ‘do’ verb is used as a main verb here.

16.He does household chores in the evening.

   “Does” which is the simple present tense form of the verb ‘do’ is used as a main verb here.

17.I did the laundry  yesterday because I have a meeting today.

We used the past tense form of ‘do’ which is“did” as a main verb here.

18. They did the accounting of the company.

    Here “do” is performing as a main verb in the simple past.

19. I have done my job within the given timeframe.

  Here “done” which is the past participle form of the ‘do’ verb is used as a main verb to indicate that a work is completed.

20.Ann has work to do tonight.

   Here “do” is used to indicate a work or a task.

21.What does your father do?

   Here we used the verb “do” as a main verb to ask for a person’s profession.

22.Do you have enough balance in your account to survive for a year ?

  Here the question is made with a simple present “do”.

23. Don’t you remember her ?She was our neighbor.

Here the “do” verb is used to form a question.

24. Doesn’t she work for the company?

“Does” is used to frame a question form of the main verb (work)here.

25. Did you apply for the job I referred to yesterday?

The past tense form of “do” verb is used here to frame a question. ”Did” is used to frame the question form for the main verb ‘apply’..

26. Did the authorities not inform you about the eviction notice? They should have.

      Here we formed a negative sentence with “did” by adding ‘not’.

27. He does not entertain visitors on weekdays .We have to wait till Sunday.

   Here a negative sentence is formed with “does” by adding ‘not’.

28.They do exercise regularly at the gym.

  Here we added “do” to give more thrust to the main verb ‘exercise’.We could have said ‘They exercise regularly at the gym.’.But since we added a ‘do’ ,it is given more emphasis

29. He does like your presentation on biodiversity.

   Here “does” is used to give emphasis to the idea that he likes your presentation on biodiversity.

30.‘I  believe in the concept of heaven’.’So do I’.

  Here “do” is used as a substitute verb in the second sentence.We substituted it for the main verb ‘believe’.

31. He plays better than I do.

   “Do” is used to compare two persons’ ability to play.

Frequently asked questions(FAQs)

What type of verb is do?

        Do is an irregular verb.

Where to use verb do?

       When ‘do’ is used as an auxiliary verb, it is used before another verb if we want to form a question or a negative sentence .’Do’ is used at the end of the sentence in a question tag.

Examples  :Do you swim often?

                 He appears nervous, doesn’t he?

Where to not use verb do?

    We cannot use ‘do’ as an auxiliary verb with modal verbs.

When to use Verb Do?

If you want to ask a question that contains a base verb or base action you should use ‘do’. Use ‘do ‘ only  with base verbs 

     For example: Where do you want to go?

‘Do’ is used when you want to ask about a profession.

      For example: What does your father do?

We use do when we talk about nouns like a work or a task.

     For example: ’Ann does her homework after the dinner’. Here the task is homework.

  If you want to ask what subject did a person pursue at the university  ,you can use ‘do’.

      For example: What did Sam do at the university?

When to not use verb do?

  Do not use ‘do’ where we have to use a ‘be’ verb .We cannot say ‘where do you going?. It is wrong. We should say ‘where are you going?’

How to use verb do?

  ‘Do’ is used as an auxiliary verb and as a main verb.

Example: I do not want those toys. (auxiliary)

.                    What does your brother in London do for a living? ( main verb)

Why to use verb do?

    We use the verb ‘do’ so that we can make questions, negative sentences , emphatic verbs etc.

Do is which part of speech?

   ‘Do’ is a verb.