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Auxiliary verb + do
In British English it is common to use do as a substitute verb after an auxiliary verb. Americans do not normally use do after an auxiliary verb.
There is no formal reason for it. It's just another idiosyncrasy that separates the British and American forms of the language we call English.
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Intransitive Verb.
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Is the verb transitive or intransitive Steve grows taller each year.?
Intransitive Verb.
Is the verb went intransitive?
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Is fell a transitive verb or intransitive verb?
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Q Is the verb TO SING a transitive or intransitive verb?
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