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AUXILIARY VERBS

do
We use forms of the verb do with the infinitive (without to).
Do you like Indian food? (present simple)
We don’t live very near each other. (present simple)
Does your brother live near you? (present simple)
He doesn’t really like this kind of music. (present simple)
Did you have a good time last night? (past simple)
I didn’t go anywhere last night. (past simple)
have
We use forms of the verb have with the past participle form of the verb.
Have you ever eaten snake? (present perfect simple)
Has your brother been to Lisbon before? (present perfect simple)
I haven’t been there. (present perfect simple)
be
We use forms of the verb be with the -ing form of the verb.
What are you studying? (present continuous)
She isn’t feeling very well. (present continuous)
Where were you living at the time? (past continuous)
What was she doing in Kazakhstan? (past continuous)
Notice how we combine have and been to form the present perfect continuous.
How long have you been studying English?
He hasn’t been working there very long.
We also use the verb be with the past participle to make passive forms of the verb.
What language is that written in? (present simple)
When was this film made? (past simple)

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