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Anonymous  +  329387 Wed, 14 Feb 07 07:38 PM
Well, this is probably the easiest question of all, but which one is correct:

Does she has a pen?  / Does she have a pen?
Does it has a pen?  / Does it have a pen?

thanks
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Grammar Geek  +  329412 Wed, 14 Feb 07 08:39 PM

Hi Anon,

When you have a form of the word "to do" (like "Does" in your sentences) the main verb goes back to its infinitive form (in your sentences "have.")

Does she have a pen? Yes, she has a pen. But: Yes, she does have a pen.

Let us know if that doesn't answer your questions.

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Anonymous, 2 yr 283 days ago
 Thanks, I thought so but I got confused when i found this page: http://www.1-language.com/englishcourse/unit19_grammar.htm
Anyway, now it's clear. Thank you again.
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