do
The verb “do” is a main verb and a helping verb. It’s used for actions. What are some things that you do every day?
- She does her laundry on the weekend.
- Mark does his homework every day after school.
- I do my grocery shopping in the morning.
- Where do you do your grocery shopping?
The Second Most Important Verb in English
Here are some videos that show you various ways to use the verb “do.”
do / did / done / doing
- Joe does his homework every day.
- He did his homework yesterday.
- He has done his homework, and now he can relax.
- Joe believes that doing homework assignments is important for his progress as a student.
Use "do" as a helping verb:
- What do you do every day?
- Joe doesn’t do very much work around his house.
- What time does the class begin?
- This building doesn’t have an elevator.
- The students didn’t do their assignments. (This sentence uses “do” as a helping verb in the past tense.)
What do you do every day?
When you answer this question, it’s not necessary to use “do” in your answer:
What do you do every day?
- I go to school.
- I work on my assignments.
- I help take care of my house.
- I go to the grocery store for food.
- I practice playing the piano every day.
What does she do every day?
- She goes to school.
- She works on her assignments.
- She helps take care of her house.
- She goes to the grocery store for food.
- She practices playing the piano every day.