When do we use do and did?

Spify · #1 (permalink) Mon Jul 26, 2010 20:04 pm *When do we use do and did?*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #213 "What comes next (the bill)", question 9

That sounds a good idea. I'm sure he'll ..........

(a) symbolise
(b) energise
(c) sympathise
(d) eulogise

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #213 "What comes next (the bill)", answer 9

That sounds a good idea. I'm sure he'll sympathise.

Correct answer: (c) sympathise
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when we use do or did with verb?
for example i did say?
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Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:08 am *When do we use do and did?*

Usually, 'do' and 'did' with action verbs are used with questions (Did you eat lunch? Do you dance?) or negative statements (I didn't eat lunch. I don't dance.)
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Saneta · #3 (permalink) Wed Dec 07, 2011 14:31 pm *When do we use do and did?*

sympathise= share /accept sb's opinion, to solidarize, in above context?

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Mister Micawber · #4 (permalink) Wed Dec 07, 2011 14:48 pm *When do we use do and did?*

Sympathize = recognize and agree with someone else's feelings.
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