verb · neutral
do
/duː/DO
Band 5-6speakingtask2
to perform an action or task; also used as an auxiliary verb for questions and negation
Examples
“I need to do my homework before dinner.”
“She does research on climate change.”
“Do you mind if I open the window?”
Band 8 sentence
“Students should do thorough background research before attempting to write critically about a subject.”
Collocations
- do homework
- do research
- do someone a favour
Word family
do base verbdoes 3rd person singulardid pastdone past participledoing present participle
Common mistakes
He don't like vegetables.→He doesn't like vegetables.
I have done my homework yesterday.→I did my homework yesterday.
Say it for a higher band
5make→6do→7+do
Synonyms
perform
Easily confused
make
“She made a decision after weighing the options.”
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