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Word order with "do"

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pablostieber
 
Reply Tue 1 Sep, 2015 10:40 pm
Why in English are we able to say "Why don't you listen?" but. "Why do not you listen?" is incorrect? (Or at least nonstandard.) What is the rule that governs this? Can someone refer me to an accurate grammar guide to explain?
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Ragman
 
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Reply Tue 1 Sep, 2015 11:38 pm
@pablostieber,
Simply put, it's a contraction.
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dalehileman
 
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Reply Wed 2 Sep, 2015 11:06 am
@pablostieber,
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Simply put, it's a contraction.
Exactly, easy to say
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