English Proficiency Programme

"do" versus "be"

Verb "do" in support of another verb
Why did you shout?


Verb "be" taking support of "do"
Do not be angry.


Verb "be" NOT taking support of "do"
I am not angry.


Verb "be" in support of another verb
We are called.
I am calling others.


Verb "be" in support of "do"
My work is done.
He is doing his duty.


- Bhaskar Dasgupta