Do vs are
Look at these sentences. Shouldn't we use "are" instead of "do" here?
- Some new words become part of a language, just as hello did. That word was kept because it was so useful. Other new words that aren't so useful may be forgotten soon. The world is changing all the time; so do words.
To me, it should be "are", to parallel the auxiliary verb (be) in the first part of the clause. "Do" will work with this wording, which has an implied auxiliary "do": The world changes [=does change] all the time, so do words.
What do you think?
Top answer
Anonymous Look at these sentences. Anonymous What do you think? 'Please' would be nice.
- Anonymous Look at these sentences.
- Anonymous What do you think?
- 'Please' would be nice.
- To me, it should be "are", to parallel the auxiliary verb (be) in the first part of the clause.
- There is no need for a parallel structure.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
AnonymousLook at these sentences.
AnonymousWhat do you think?
'Please' would be nice.
Anonymous The world is changing all the time; so do words.To me, it should be "are", to parallel the auxiliary verb (be) in the first part of the clause.
There is no need for a parallel structu
0
Related Questions