the uses of ‘do’

‘Do’ is an action verb. It can function as a main verb or an auxiliary verb.

It can mean many different things including:

  • Perform an action e.g. I do taekwondo every Saturday.
  • Be suitable e.g. Can someone help me carry this box? Anyone will do.
  • Achieve e.g. I did 50 lengths of the pool before breakfast.​

 

​Let’s see how ‘do’ can be used as an auxiliary.

auxiliary verb 'do' examples sentences
auxiliary verb 'do' examples sentences
auxiliary verb 'do' examples sentences