After do, does and did
Using the base verb after do, does and did.
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A1 and below · grammar and sentence difficultyFoundation · first steps
Complete the gap using the plain verb form of understands. Write only the missing word or words.
She does not blank the question.She does not the question.
Consolidation · build on the basics
Complete the gap using the base form of lives. Write only the missing word or words.
Does she blank here?Does she here?
Rules in this topic
3- A1
Do/does agreement and the base verb
With ordinary verbs, use does with he, she or it, and do with I, you, we or they in present-simple questions and negatives. Use the base verb after do, does or did. Do not add do/does/did to be or modal verbs: She isn't tired. She can't swim.
- A1
Missing do-support in negatives
With most ordinary verbs, use don't or doesn't + base verb for present negatives, and didn't + base verb for past negatives. With be or a modal, add not without do: She is not tired. She cannot swim.
- A2
Past Tense for Past Dates
Use past tense when referring to a past date or year.