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Ls 5. Question with "do"

Lesson 5. Question with "do"

Do I teach English? Yes, you do Do you speak English? Yes, I do Does he like books? Yes, he does Does she like her hairstyle? Yes, she does What color does she like? Does the goat have food? No, it doesn't

Do we go to school everyday? Yes, we do What do we do in class? We learn English Do you go to school everyday? Yes, we do What do you study? We study English Do they like ice cream? Yes, they do Where do they go when it's hot outside? They go to the beach

Present tense questions with the verb "do" are made two ways:

  1. Yes-No Questions: Do you want some water? 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. Does he want to see that movie? Yes, he does The verb "do" is often an answer to a yes-no question.
  2. Questions for information: Where does he live? He lives in Minnesota. Incorrect: He does live in Minnesota What do you do for a living? (What is your job?) 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" Practice:
  • Does he like his job?
    • Yes, he does
  • Do you have any money?
    • No, i don't
  • Where do they live?
    • They live across the street
  • What do you do?
    • I work at a restaurant
  • Does she drive?
    • Yes, she does