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Grammar: When to Use Do, Does, and Did

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• 12th August 2022

Verbs are essential to creating complete sentences, as they help us express physical actions ( She jumped in the puddle) , mental actions ( He thought about puppies) , and states of being ( I am hungry) .

There are several types of verbs that can each be written in different tenses, so they can be tricky to work with, especially if English isn’t your first language . We’ve put together a guide to help you use one of the most common verbs, do , in your writing . Read on below to learn more!

Action Verbs

As the name suggests, action verbs are used to express actions completed by the subject of a sentence. The base verb do is conjugated according to the tense:

1. Present Tense

In the present tense, do takes the form do or does, depending on the subject:

Consider the following examples:

We do our homework every night.

   She does her homework every night.

2. Past Tense

In the simple past tense , the base verb do takes the form did with all subjects:

   We did our homework last night.

   She did her homework last night.

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary , or helping verbs, are used with another base verb to create negative sentences, questions, or add emphasis. Here’s how do should be used as an auxiliary verb:

1. Negative Sentences

Following the same subject–verb pairings introduced above, we combine the auxiliaries do , does , and did with the adverb not to create negative sentences:

   We do not do our homework every night.

   She did not do her homework last night.

Note that we can combine the auxiliary and the adverb to create the contractions don’t , doesn’t , and didn’t . You simply remove the space between the two words and replace the letter o in not with an apostrophe (’).

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Contractions are more common in conversations and informal writing and typically shouldn’t be used in formal writing (e.g., academic or business).

2. Questions

To create questions, the auxiliary is combined with the infinitive of another verb in this way: auxiliary verb + subject + infinitive verb .

●  Simple present questions:

Do they sell children’s books?

Does he speak English?

Note that the third person verb speaks isn’t spelled with the s when paired with the auxiliary to form a question.

●  Simple past questions:

Did you buy anything at the bookstore?

Did he learn how to speak English?

Note that did indicates the past tense, so the main verbs don’t also take the past tense (i.e., bought and learned ).

3. Emphasis

In positive sentences, we can also combine the auxiliaries do , does , and did with the main verb to emphasize that something is true:

   We do sell children’s books.

   He did learn to speak English.

Try saying these sentences aloud and adding emphasis to the auxiliary terms with your tone. It adds a dramatic effect!

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Definition of homework noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

• acquire/get/lack experience/training/(an) education
• receive/provide somebody with training
• develop/design/plan a curriculum/course/program/syllabus
• give/go to/attend a class/lesson/lecture/seminar
• hold/run/conduct a class/seminar/workshop
• moderate/lead/facilitate a discussion
• sign up for/take a course/classes/lessons
• go to/start preschool/kindergarten/nursery school
• be in the first, second, etc. grade (at school)
• study/take/drop history/chemistry/German, etc.
• finish/drop out of/quit school
• graduate from high school/college
• be the victim/target of bullying/teasing
• skip/cut/ ( informal ) ditch class/school
• cheat on an exam/a test
• get/be given a detention (for doing something)
• be expelled from/be suspended from school
• do your homework/a project on something
• work on/write/do/submit an essay/a dissertation/a thesis/an assignment/a paper
• finish/complete your dissertation/thesis/studies
• hand in/turn in your homework/essay/assignment/paper
• study/prepare/review/ ( informal ) cram for a test/an exam
• take/ ( formal ) sit for a test/an exam
• grade homework/a test
• do well on/ ( informal ) ace a test/an exam
• pass/fail/ ( informal ) flunk a test/an exam/a class/a course/a subject
• apply to/get into/go to/start college
• leave/graduate from college (with a degree in computer science)/law school
• study for/work towards a law degree/a degree in physics
• major/minor in biology/philosophy
• earn/receive/be awarded/get/have/hold a master's degree/a bachelor's degree/a Ph.D. in economics

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• 2 ( informal ) work that someone does to prepare for something You could tell that he had really done his homework (= found out all he needed to know) .

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Verb tense worksheets terms of use, unit 1: using "to be".

• Verb Tenses Diagram - A diagram of verb tenses and examples

This unit contains worksheets outlining common usages of the verb "to be." Good for use with beginning level and intermediate level learners.

• Answer Key - This is the answer key to Unit 1 worksheets.
• Exercise 1 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 2 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 3 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 4 - Review of the Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 5 - Review of the Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 6 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 7 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 8 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 9 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 10 - Simple Present Tense and Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 11 - Simple Present Tense and Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 12 - Review of the Present Tense and Simple Past Tense
• Print all - Click here to print all worksheets in Unit 1, including the answer key

Unit 2: Present Tense

• Answer Key - This is the answer key to Unit 2 worksheets.
• Exercise 4 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 5 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 6 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 7 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 8 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 9 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 10 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 11 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 12 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 13 - Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 14 - Review of the Simple Present Tense
• Exercise 15 - Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 16 - Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 17 - Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 18 - Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 19 - Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 20 - Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 21 - Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 22 - Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 23 - Review of the Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 24 - Simple Present Tense and Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 25 - Simple Present Tense and Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 26 - Review of the Simple Present Tense and Present Progressive Tense
• Exercise 27 - Simple Present Perfect Tense
• Exercise 28 - Simple Present Perfect Tense
• Exercise 29 - Simple Present Perfect Tense
• Exercise 30 - Simple Present Perfect Tense
• Exercise 31 - Simple Present Perfect Tense
• Exercise 32 - Simple Present Perfect Tense
• Exercise 33 - Simple Present Perfect Tense
• Exercise 34 - Present Perfect Progressive Tense
• Exercise 35 - Present Perfect Progressive Tense
• Exercise 36 - Simple Present Perfect Tense and Present Perfect Progressive Tense
• Exercise 37 - Review of the Simple Present Perfect Tense and Present Perfect Progressive Tense
• Exercise 38 - Cumulative Review of the Present Tense

Unit 3: Past Tense

This unit contains printable past tense worksheets. each worksheet includes an explanation and examples of the three aspects (simple, progressive, and perfect) of the past tense. practice involves filling in the blanks and rewriting sentences in the specified aspect of the past tense..

• Answer Key - This is the answer key to Unit 3 worksheets.
• Exercise 1 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 2 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 3 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 4 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 5 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 10 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 11 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 12 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 13 - Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 14 - Review of the Simple Past Tense
• Exercise 15 - Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 16 - Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 17 - Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 18 - Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 19 - Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 20 - Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 21 - Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 22 - Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 23 - Review of the Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 24 - Simple Past Tense and Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 25 - Simple Past Tense and Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 26 - Simple Past Tense and Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 27 - Review of the Simple Past Tense and Past Progressive Tense
• Exercise 28 - Simple Past Perfect Tense
• Exercise 29 - Simple Past Perfect Tense
• Exercise 30 - Simple Past Perfect Tense
• Exercise 31 - Simple Past Perfect Tense
• Exercise 32 - Simple Past Perfect Tense
• Exercise 33 - Past Perfect Progressive Tense
• Exercise 34 - Past Perfect Progressive Tense
• Exercise 35 - Past Perfect Progressive Tense
• Exercise 36 - Simple Past Perfect Tense and Past Perfect Progressive Tense
• Exercise 37 - Cumulative Review of the Past Tense

Unit 4: Future Tense

This unit contains printable future tense worksheets. each worksheet includes an explanation and examples of the three aspects (simple, progressive, and perfect) of the future tense. practice involves filling in the blanks and rewriting sentences in the specified aspect of the future tense..

• Will and Going to - an introduction to the difference between these two forms of the future tense
• Will and Going to answers - answers to the above worksheet
• Answer Key - This is the answer key to Unit 4 worksheets.
• Exercise 1 - Simple Future Tense
• Exercise 2 - Simple Future Tense
• Exercise 3 - Simple Future Tense
• Exercise 4 - Simple Future Tense
• Exercise 5 - Simple Future Tense
• Exercise 6 - Simple Future Tense
• Exercise 7 - Simple Future Tense
• Exercise 8 - Review of the Simple Future Tense
• Exercise 9 - Future Progressive Tense
• Exercise 10 - Future Progressive Tense
• Exercise 11 - Future Progressive Tense
• Exercise 12 - Review of the Future Progressive Tense
• Exercise 13 - Future Perfect Tense
• Exercise 14 - Review of the Simple Future Tense
• Exercise 15 - Future Perfect Tense
• Exercise 16 - Future Perfect Tense
• Exercise 17 - Future Perfect Progressive Tense
• Exercise 18 - Future Progressive Tense
• Exercise 19 - Review of the Future Progressive Tense
• Exercise 20 - Cumulative Review of the Future Tense

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‘Make homework’ vs. ‘do homework’ in English

First, let me note that “homework” is an uncountable (mass) noun in English. It is a common mistake, even among some non-native teachers of English as a foreign language, to say things like, “Hand in your homeworks, please.” The word “homework”, being uncountable, does not have a plural form. If you really must refer to several separate “pieces” of homework, the word you are looking for is “assignment”:

It is also not possible to use “homework” with “a”:

Let’s move on to the main topic of this article. Without further ado, the correct verb to use with “homework” is “do”, not “make”:

“Homework” is not in any way special in this respect. We always use “do” with activities and “make” with objects that are being made. Just like we “do work”, not “make work”, we also “do homework”, meaning the activity.

The confusion arises from the fact that the most direct translation of “homework” into other languages often refers to the sheets of paper on which the assignments are written, hence it would make sense to “make it”. For the very same reason, we wouldn’t usually speak about “writing homework”:

By the way, if you haven’t read my guide on how to avoid the most common mistakes in English, make sure to check it out; it deals with similar topics.

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• The kids are busy with their homework.
• My science teacher always sets a lot of homework.
• "Have you got any homework tonight ?" "No."
• I got A minus for my English homework.
• For homework I want you to write a paper on an endangered species .
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Grammar: Verb Forms: "-ing," Infinitives, and Past Participles

Learning to use the "-ing," the infinitive ("to" + base form of the verb), and the past participle (in regular verbs, this is formed by adding "-ed" to the end of the verb) verb forms correctly can be challenging. When do you use "finishing" versus "to finish " versus "finished"? The information on this page can help.

To find more information about when to use an "-ing," an infinitive, or a past participle, look up the word in an online dictionary such as  Merriam Webster , or use a corpus, such as  The Corpus of Contemporary American English . Although there are some rules to follow, some of them simply have to be memorized.

Here are six common uses of the "-ing" form:

1. The "-ing" form is used in progressive verb tenses with auxiliary verbs (helping verbs). These are in active vo ice. Here are some examples:

• I am doing my homework.
• I have been writing all day.
• I was writing when the pizza arrived.

2. The "-ing" form can function as a noun . These nouns are called gerunds and can be the subject of a clause, followed by a third-person singular (he/she/it) form of the verb . The gerund in the following sample sentences is bolded, and the verb is italicized:

• Writing is an important skill.
• Hiking is one of my favorite activities.
• Reading before bed helps me fall asleep.

3. The "-ing" noun (or gerund) can be the direct object of certain verbs. Some verbs that are followed by a gerund are the following:

The verb in the following sample sentences is italicized, and the gerund is bolded:

• He often avoids answering his phone.
• I considered conducting semistructured interviews.
• She suggested taking notes.

4. The "-ing " form is used after a preposition . The preposition in the following example sentences is italicized, and the "–ing" is bolded:

• Before conducting the research, it is necessary to complete a literature review.
• Her experience in interviewing will be beneficial.
• He is bad at remembering appointments. 
• They complained about driving in rush hour.

5. Adjectives are sometimes formed using "-ing". The "-ing" in the following example sentences is bolded:

• I read an interesting book.
• The barking dog was annoying.

6. The "-ing" form is sometimes used to include additional information in a sentence in a reduced relative clause . The "-ing " in the following example sentences is bolded, and the full relative clause is italicized:

• The woman wearing a dress is sitting by the window. (The woman who is wearing a dress is sitting by the window.)
• The pens sitting on the desk belong to the teacher. (The pens that are sitting on the desk belong to the teacher.)

Infinitives

Here are four common uses of infinitives ("to" + base form of the verb):

1. The infinitive is required after certain verbs in English. Some verbs that take an infinitive following them are the following:

The verb in the following example sentences is italicized, and the infinitive is bolded:

• I decided to go to a movie.
• He expected to obtain reliable results.
• She offered to help .

2. The infinitive is also used after certain verb + direct object structures. Some verbs that use this pattern are the following:

In the following example sentences, the verb is italicized, the direct object is bolded and italicized, and the infinitive is bolded:

• I advised him to stay . ("Him" is the direct object here.)
• I encouraged the participants to ask questions. ("Participants" is the direct object here.)
• She required us to sign the consent form. ("Us" is the direct object here.)
• He helped me to learn to read. He helped me learn to read. (With the verb "help," the infinitive can be used with or without "to." "Me" is the direct object here.)

3. Infinitives are used after certain adjectives . Some adjectives that are followed by infinitives are the following:

The adjective in the following example sentences is italicized, and the infinitive is bolded:

• It was difficult to complete the rough draft.
• She thought it was impossible to remember all the rules.
• I was wrong to assume you did not understand.

4. Infinitives are used to express purpose (in order to do something).  The infinitive in the following sample sentences is bolded:

• She is driving quickly (in order) to arrive on time.
• He completed all his homework (in order) to earn a good grade.
• I rewrote my draft three times (in order) to revise it the best I could.

Gerund ("-ing") or Infinitive ("to" + base form of the verb)?

Some verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive and the meaning of the sentence does not really change:

The verb in the following example sentences is italicized, and the infinitive or gerund is bolded:

• She likes to read .
• She likes reading .
• He started to learn how to swim.
• He started learning how to swim.

However, for some other verbs that can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive, the choice of the gerund or infinitive creates a difference in meaning:

The verb in the following example sentences is italicized, and the gerund or infinitive is bolded:

• I stopped smoking . (I no longer smoke.)
• I stopped to smoke . (I stopped someplace along the way to smoke.)
• He did not remember going to the store. (He went to the store, but he did not recall that he had been there.)
• He did not remember to go to the store. (He intended to go to the store, but he did not do it.)

Past Participles

In a regular verb, the past participle is formed by adding "-ed". However, there are many irregular verbs in English, and these past participle forms must be memorized. Here are four common uses of past participles:

1. The past participle is used with "have" auxiliaries (helping verbs) in active voice . The "have" auxiliary in the following example sentences is italicized, and the past participle is bolded:

• She has completed her degree.
• She had completed her degree before being hired.
• I have finished my homework.
• I had finished my homework before going to the movie.

Also see this link on verb tenses for more examples.

2. The past participle is used after "be" auxiliaries in passive voice. Be sure to check our webpage on the appropriate use of passive voice in scholarly writing . The "be" auxiliary in the following example sentences is italicized and the past participle is bolded:

• I was born in 1976.
• Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.
• The plates broke when they were dropped .

3. The past participle is sometimes used in a phrase to supply additional information. These participial phrases come from relative clauses with a passive meaning. The past participle in the following example sentences is bolded, and the full relative clause is italicized:

• The ideas presented at the conference are important to remember. (The ideas that were presented in the conference are important to remember.)
• The drinks served at that bar are delicious. (The drinks that are served at that bar are delicious.)
• Taken by surprise, Alice hugged her long lost friend. (Alice, who was surprised , hugged her long lost friend.) 

4. The past participle is sometimes used as an adjective . The past participle in the following example sentences is bolded:

• The received goods were damaged in shipping.
• She tried to repair her broken phone.
• The lost dog wandered the neighborhood.

-ing or Past Participle?

Sometimes both the "-ing" and the past participle ("-ed") forms can function as adjectives. However, each form has a different meaning.  The "-ing" and the past participle is bolded in the example sentences below. Notice that the "-ing" adjective refers to a thing and the past participle ("-ed") adjective refers to a person.

• The ideas are exciting . (This refers to the ideas themselves.)
• He is excited . (This refers to the person.)
• The rules are confusing . (This refers to the rules themselves.)
• I am confused . (This refers to the person.)
• The conclusion to the movie was satisfying . (This refers to the movie.)
• I am satisfied with the results. (This refers to how I feel about the results.)

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Homework - singular or plural?

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I haven't ( have not) done it. It is singular. My homework is singular. It names the collective tasks I have to do. Bienvenido mr_Croft! Note: Some dictionaries describe this noun as "uncountable". There are many threads here about uncountable nouns. You may find them by using the forum Search feature, or by looking up the word "uncountable" in the WordReference English dictionary. It will display threads with that word in the title: Forum discussions with the word(s) 'uncountable' in the title: Countable and uncountable, depending on context! Countable, uncountable: asparagus Countable, uncountable: homework Uncountable nouns - an exercise is the word "cheese" uncountable? Countable, uncountable: mail, e-mail Countable, uncountable: broccoli, orange Countable, uncountable: advice, bread, cabbage, hair, onions Countable, uncountable: chocolate, chocolates Countable, uncountable: food Countable, uncountable: news Two uncountable nouns become plural? Countable, uncountable: peanuts, people Should the verb be singular or plural after two uncountable nouns? Countable and uncountable, depending on context! uncountable luck Biker, Sponsor: UNCOUNTABLE??? is or are with a list of uncountable Countable, uncountable: help Countable, uncountable: snow Two types of uncountable nouns. the use of articles with uncountable nouns Countable, uncountable: patience "Advice" - uncountable??? Tip (countable or uncountable)  

The last time we talked about this, everyone but me said that homework is not countable. Countable, uncountable: homework But in this particular example, even I would say: I haven't done my homework. Have you done your homework? I haven't done it yet. - - - even if I have homework to do in several different subjects.  

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Verb exercise 1: fill in the blanks.

• I like __________ (swim) early in the morning.
• It’s important __________ (be) polite to everyone.
• The children were excited __________ (see) the parade.
• She has been __________ (read) that novel for a week now.
• We plan __________ (start) our journey at dawn.
• The athletes are __________ (train) for the upcoming Olympics .
• __________ (not enter) the room without knocking.
• Having __________ (complete) his homework, he went out to play.
• The building __________ (construct) last year is now open.
• I can’t help __________ (feel) a bit nervous before the interview.
• They are considering __________ (move) to a new city.
• The cake needs __________ (cool) before we can decorate it.
• I remember __________ (meet) her at the conference last year.
• The documentary was __________ (fascinate) from start to finish.
• To __________ (win) the championship is his ultimate dream.
• __________ (drive) in heavy traffic can be very stressful.
• The teacher encouraged the students __________ (participate) in the discussion.
• The curtains need __________ (wash) soon; they’re getting dusty.
• She avoided __________ (answer) the question directly.
• __________ (learn) a new language is always a rewarding experience.

Verb Exercise 2: Identifying Different Types of Verbs 

• She  runs  every morning before breakfast.
• The cake  smells  delicious.
• He  has  finished his homework.
• The children  were  playing in the park.
• She  is  a talented musician.
• They  can  perform well under pressure.
• The dog  barked  loudly last night.
• The soup  tastes  too salty.
• She  will be  attending the conference next week.
• The audience  was  captivated by the performance.
• He  does  not understand the question.
• The flowers  look  beautiful in the spring.
• They  have been  waiting for over an hour.
• She  seems  upset about the news.
• The teacher  is writing  a new lesson plan.
• He  could hear  the distant sound of the festival.
• The baby  has slept  through the night.
• The sun  sets  in the west.
• I  am feeling  a bit under the weather today.
• The company  will launch  a new product next month.
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• False (Linking Verb)
• False (Helping Verb)
• False (Helping Verb + Action Verb)
• False (Action Verb)
• False (Two Helping Verbs)

Verb Exercise 4: Error Identification in Verbs

• The children plays in the park every evening.
• She have been studying for her exams all week.
• They was going to the movies when it started raining.
• The cat lays on the bed all day long.
• I am not understanding the instructions clearly.
• The team have won the championship three times in a row.
• He don’t like spicy food.
• The birds flies south for the winter.
• She have been working on this project since last month.
• The sun raises in the east every morning.
• They is planning a surprise party for their friend.
• The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
• The company are planning to expand their business internationally.
• The students have completed their assignments on time.
• He don’t want to go to the party tonight.
• The train leaves at 9:00 AM sharp.
• She has been working hard to achieve her goals.
• The dog is barking loudly in the backyard.
• They was playing football when it started raining.
• The company have announced a new product launch.

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Is homework a noun or a verb?

Homework is a noun. Ex:

I am doing my homework .

Go do your homework .

You have homework tonight.

It is a noun because it is a thing YEY.

The word homework is a noun ; a word for a form of study or preparation; a word for a thing.

Example: I hate this stupid homework. ( homework is the noun and stupid is the adjective that describes the homework)

No, the word 'homework' is a noun , a word for a thing.

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.

I do have some homework but it is almost finished. (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'homework' in the second part of the sentence)

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What is a objective noun?

An 'object noun' is a noun that functions as the object of a verb or a preposition.Examples:The dog ate my homework. (the noun 'homework is the direct object of the verb 'ate')I gave the teacher flowers. (the noun 'teacher' is the indirect object of the verb 'gave'; the direct object is the noun 'flowers')The teacher gave me an A for effort. (the noun 'effort' is the object of the preposition 'for')

Is finish a possessive adjective?

No, the word 'finish' is a noun (finish, finishes) and a verb (finish, finishes, finishing, finished).Examples:The finish on her table is in perfect condition. (noun)I can finish my homework after work. (verb)A possessive adjective is a pronoun that is placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to someone or something.The possessive adjectives are: my, your, our, his, her, their, its.Examples:The finish on her table is in perfect condition. (noun)I can finish my homework after work. (verb)

What is the plural form of the word homework?

The collective noun for the noun 'homework' is a slew of homework.

Is does followed by singular verb?

No.Does is a singular verb, it is the third person singular form of do. Use does with third person singular pronouns - he she it - or singular noun subjects eg:He does his homework every night.The boy does his homework every night.

What is the abstract noun for please?

The abstract noun form for the verb to please is the gerund, pleasing.A related abstract noun form is pleasure.

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"to give in" (phr v) a homework meaning?

"to give in" in this sentence: "Have you given in your homework yet?" What means? I have no ideas how to translate it into Russian. thanks

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• 2 In the US we say "hand in" or "turn in" for submitting homework to the teacher. –  StoneyB on hiatus Commented Jun 24, 2017 at 20:15

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I would presume it means to submit your homework to your teacher.

But as StoneyB says, we normally say "turn in" or "hand in".

In general, to "give in" means to surrender, to let someone else have their way. Like, "Al wanted to go the car show but his girlfriend Mary wanted to go to the ballet. Finally Al gave in and they went to the ballet."

In your example

to give in your homework

the equivalent phrases would be

hand in your homework turn in your homework submit your homework pass in your homework check in your homework (digital) deposit your homework (digital) send in your homework (digital, possibly remote)

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