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How do you use the word does in a sentence as modal helping verb?

Here are some examples of how to use "does" as a modal helping verb in a sentence:

* "Does" + verb + subject + (rest of sentence):

* "Does" she understand the instructions?

* "Does" he like pizza?

* "Does" it rain often here?

* "Does" + negative verb + subject + (rest of sentence):

* "Does" she not understand the instructions?

* "Does" he not like pizza?

* "Does" it not rain often here?

* "Does" + question word + subject + verb + (rest of sentence):

* "Does" she know what time it is?

* "Does" he understand why this is important?

* "Does" it matter if we leave now?

Important Note:

* "Does" is used in the third person singular (he, she, it).

* You will not use "does" with the first person singular (I) or the plural (we, you, they).

* The verb following "does" is always in the base form (infinitive without "to").

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