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For many present-simple questions, use do with I/you/we/they and does with he/she/it. Put the base verb after the subject.
See it in everyday English
Hindi and Gujarati lines explain the meaning; they are not word-for-word pronunciation guides.
- Do you like mangoes?क्या तुम्हें आम पसंद हैं?શું તમને કેરી ગમે છે?
- Does she play chess?क्या वह शतरंज खेलती है?શું તે ચેસ રમે છે?
- Where do you live?तुम कहाँ रहते/रहती हो?તમે ક્યાં રહો છો?
Follow a simple order
Use question word + do/does + person + base verb: Where does Riya study? For a yes/no question, leave out the question word: Does Riya study here?
Some questions use a different helper
With am/is/are, ask Are you tired? You do not need do. With can, ask Can you swim? This lesson focuses on ordinary action verbs such as like, work and play.
A common mistake, gently fixed
Needs a change: Does she likes tea?
Try this: Does she like tea?
The main verb stays in its base form after does.
Say it aloud
Do you like reading? What do you read? Does your friend like reading too?
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Your turn: Ask one yes/no question and one where question. Answer both in complete sentences.
Try three questions
See answers and explanations
- Does — Your sister is one person, so use does with work.
- live — Use the base verb live after do.
- Are you happy? — With be, move are to the front; do is unnecessary.
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Eight different questions, a short writing task and an answer key for this topic.
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British Council: present simple. The examples and exercises here are original; the reference provider does not endorse this website.
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