What is the correct syntax:
- "Which browsers do support this?"
- "Which browsers support this?"
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2Both are correct in their own context, but the first implies emphasis: "Well, which browsers do support this, then?!" Context is important: what triggers this question? – Andrew Leach♦ Feb 6 '13 at 11:10
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Ok. There's not much context. I was just wondering if one of those was incorrect. I have the answer then. Thank you :) – sdabet Feb 6 '13 at 11:17
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"Did shoot" vs. "shot", "Did see" vs. "saw" > “I understand you” vs. “I do understand you” > “I play” vs. “I do play”, Difference between "does have" and "has". English Language Learners. – RegDwigнt♦ Feb 6 '13 at 11:28
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@RegDwighт Sorry, I did not know ell.stackexchange.com – sdabet Feb 6 '13 at 12:19
The do form contrasts with a previous statement:
"You could use canvas, but not all browsers support it".
"Which browsers do support it?"
It's not restricted to the interrogative. It's one case of do-support.
