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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Use Is or Does?

Hi,

When i ask a simple question, i always confuse with "Is .." and "Does ...".

It is appreciated if anyone could tell when I should use "Is ..." and "Does ..."?

Example:

Is something work?

Does something work?

Does he speak to his teacher?

Is he speak to this teacher?

Thanks,

Hong
  

Top answer

A general rule is to use "do" to form questions about actions. Does it work? Do you come here often?

— BarbaraPA

  • A general rule is to use "do" to form questions about actions.
  • Does it work?
  • Do you come here often?
  • Does he speak up in class?
  • Use "be" to form questions about adjectives or states of being.
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A general rule is to use "do" to form questions about actions.

Does it work?
Do you come here often?
Does he speak up in class?

Use "be" to form questions about adjectives or states of being.
Is he happy?
Is she a teacher?
Was he angry?
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