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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Pro-verbs--the verb to do

He has some credibility, as has the website.

He has some credibility, as does the website.

Does the second version work? I figured it did, since the verb to is used as a pro-verb when no other auxiliary verb exists and when you wish not to repeat the main verb. However, Microsoft word states it is incorrect--although it could be wrong.

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Yes, it works fine. ) that frequently has no need of 'do': He has his textbook, hasn't he?

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, it works fine.
  • ) that frequently has no need of 'do': He has his textbook, hasn't he?
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Yes, it works fine. Microsoft Word may be confused, since 'have' is one of the few verbs (or the only one?) that frequently has no need of 'do': He has his textbook, hasn't he?
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Mister Micawber since 'have' is one of the few verbs (or the only one?) that frequently has no need of 'do'

Could you please explain yourself again here? Sorry, I think you're saying that most main verbs can be replcaed by do, but the verb have doesn't need to be...
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Most verbs usually are, but have often is not. That is my impression.
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Mister MicawberMost verbs usually are, but have often is not. That is my impression.

most verbs usually are replaced?

Sorry, slow on the uptake.
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Yes, replaced.

You like me, don't you?
You ran yesterday, didn't you?
You had a date, hadn't/didn't you?
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Mister MicawberYou like me, don't you?
You ran yesterday, didn't you?
You had a date, hadn't/didn't you?

Excellent!
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