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Simple Questions: Yes/No Questions in Simple Present

Learn how to form yes/no questions in the simple present tense using do and does, such as Do you like apples?

What Are Yes/No Questions in Simple Present?

Yes/No questions in the simple present ask about habits, facts, or general truths. They use do or does at the beginning of the question.

  • Examples: – Do you like apples?
  • Examples: – Does she play the piano?

Key Components of Yes/No Questions:

  • Start with 'Do' or 'Does' Use do for plural subjects and does for singular third-person subjects. Example: Do they like music? Does he play football?
  • Add the subject The person or thing you're asking about. Example: Do you like apples?
  • Use the base form of the verb After do or does, use the base form of the verb. Example: Does she like ice cream?

Examples in Questions:

  • Plural: Do they play soccer?
  • Singular: Does he like chocolate?
  • General: Do you have a pet?

When to Use 'Do' and 'Does' in Questions:

Use do or does based on the subject of the question.

  • Use 'Do' with I, you, we, they: Do you like apples?
  • Use 'Does' with he, she, it: Does she play the piano?

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

  • Using 'Does' with plural subjects: ❌ Does they like apples? ✔️ Do they like apples?
  • Using 's' after the verb with 'Does': ❌ Does she likes music? ✔️ Does she like music?

Rules for Forming Yes/No Questions in Simple Present

  • Start with do or does depending on the subject.

    • Do you like pizza?
    • Does he play soccer?

  • Use do with plural subjects (I, you, we, they).

    • Do they enjoy reading?
    • Do you like movies?

  • Use does with singular subjects (he, she, it).

    • Does she know the answer?
    • Does it work properly?

  • Special Cases & Exceptions:

    After does, always use the base form of the verb (no 's').

ExampleDescription
Do you like apples?Question using 'Do' with 'you'.
Does she play the piano?Question using 'Does' with 'she'.
Do they enjoy the party?Question using 'Do' with 'they'.

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