Developing cohesion
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Using do so as a substitute
Do so (and its various forms, eg does so, did so, doing so)
acts as a substitute for a previous verb group
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The Education Commission also recommended that students with the ability to learn in English be allowed to do so and that schools be allowed to choose their own medium of instruction. (SCMP 5/6/92)
A source said the barrister was told some judges were concerned about his remarks and he was asked to explain what happened. He did so but made no apology. (SCMP 9/6/92)
As the Civil Service prepares for the transition, we shall have to develop the momentum of our localisation programme, not least to comply with the provisions of the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law. In doing so, we will not, of course, lose sight of the important contribution which overseas officers will continue to make to Hong Kong's public service. (SCMP 8/10/92)
Introduction
Using do so as a substitute
