Lesson Five
Questions with “do”
Do I teachEnglish? (Answer: Yes, you do.) |  I |
Do you speakEnglish? (Answer: Yes, I do.) Where do yougo to school? (Answer: I go to school at the university.) |  you |
Does he likebooks? (Yes, he does.) |  |
Does she likeher hairstyle? (Yes, she does.) What color does she like? (She likes purple.) |  |
Does the goathave food? (No, it doesn’t. It needs some food.) |  |
Do we go to school everyday? (Yes, we do.) What do we doin class? (We learn English) |
you |
Do you go to school everyday? (Yes, we do.) What do youstudy? (We study English.) |  |
Do they likeice cream? (Yes, they do.) Where do theygo when it’s hot outside? (They go to the beach.) |  |
Practice writing questions and answers in the present tense
Present tense questions with the verb “do” are made two ways: 1. Yes-No Questions: Q: Do you want some water? A: No, I don’t. In this first example, “do” is the helping verb, and “want” is the main verb. Use “do” or “does,” depending on the subject. Q: Does he want to see that movie? A: Yes, he does. The verb “do” is often an answer to a yes-no question. Here’s a video: 2. Questions for information: Q: Where does he live? A: He lives in Minnesota. Incorrect: He Q: What do you do for a living? (What is your job?) A: I’m a cook. In this example, “do” + “do” make a question. The answer does not require the verb “do.” I am a cook. — uses the verb “be.” If you need more practice making information questions in the present tense, |
Practice
These sentences and questions are all in the present tense. Use the correct helping verb.
The main verb is in parentheses. ( main verb )
Example: ________ she ________ here? (work).
The helping verb is “Does” and the main verb is “work.”
Does she work here?
Directions: Write this exercise by hand.
1. Question: __________ he ______________ his job? (like)
1. Answer: Yes, he _____________
2. Question: _________ you ____________ any money? (have)
2. Answer: No, I _____________.
3. Question: Where _______ they ________? (live)
3. Answer: They __________ across the street.
4. Question: What _______ you ________? (do)
4. Answer: I __________ at a restaurant. (work)
5. Question: ________ she __________? (drive)
5. Answer: Yes, she ___________.