
What is the origin/history of "you do you" (or "do you")?
Apr 2, 2015 · Regarding its etymology, the author only asserts: "'Do you' certainly sallies forth from black vernacular, even if the nature of its mundane parts makes its origin Google-proof," …
"did you" vs. "do you" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Mar 21, 2018 · What is the difference between "did you" and "do you" in the following two sentences: Did you want to schedule a meeting? Do you want to schedule a meeting? I can't …
“Do you have” vs “Have you got” - English Language & Usage ...
Jan 18, 2013 · I am studying English and I want to know the main difference between “Have you got?” and “Do you have?” questions. Are they the same? Is one more formal than the other?
Do you really answer "How do you do?" with "How do you do?"
Mar 15, 2011 · You could also say it this way: "how do you do" back has been replaced with an equally meaningless reply. It is just an exterior change of convention; etiquette demands that …
"Do you know what IS IT?" vs "Do you know what IT IS?"
2) Do you know what it is? I kinda do a Google research on this and basically most people say it should be the first one but unfortunately the correct one is the second one.
Use of "Have" in questions "Do you have" or "Have you"
Aug 25, 2016 · Using "Have you" is a non-typical use. It sounds old fashioned. For example there is a nursery rhyme which goes: Baa baa black sheep, Have you any wool? There is a similar …
Difference between "where are you from" and "where do you …
2) "Where do you come from" sounds kind of awkward and outdated. I think this is because it includes the present-tense verb "do" in a question about a past-tense action (coming from …
"Are you working today" or "Do you work today?"
Oct 22, 2024 · Are you asking whether “do you work” might occur in the conversation in the question? Are you asking whether there is some other context in which it makes sense to say, …
present continuous - Is there any difference in meaning between …
Oct 7, 2022 · Thank you for your comment. Because very often there is a small difference between the present continuous and present simple.
"Do you not" vs. "Don't you" - English Language & Usage Stack …
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