ABSTRACT
The grammar of EModE does not pose many comprehension problems for us today. The differences between then and now are relatively subtle, as the language settled down into its PDE form. Some things to consider before you read this chapter:
• 16.3 is about ‘do-support’ – using the verb do to form questions and negatives in English. Find out about this grammatical feature in advance. Identify what kind of questions and negatives need and do not need do-support in PDE.
