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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

having problem with went did

Why do we use have or any other verb with went in base form
Like I went to have my food
I went to see my mother!
Like wise in did too!
I did eat that food
I did see my mother!
  

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” = I did not eat here, I consumed my food elsewhere. To ‘have’ a meal elsewhere. ” = My mother is not here, I went to where she is for a visit.

  • ” = I did not eat here, I consumed my food elsewhere.
  • To ‘have’ a meal elsewhere.
  • ” = My mother is not here, I went to where she is for a visit.
  • ” = I confirm that it was me that ate that food.
  • In everyday English, “did eat” is a confirmation or an assurance of the action.
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“I went to have my food.” = I did not eat here, I consumed my food elsewhere. To ‘have’ a meal elsewhere. “I will go and have lunch.” “I always go to have lunch at noon.”
“I went to see my mother.” = My mother is not here, I went to where she is for a visit.
“I frequently go to see my mother.”
“I did eat that food.” = I confirm that it was me that ate that food. In everyday Englis

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