PRESENT SIMPLE EXERCISE 4: YES/NO QUESTIONS (ESL)
level: Beginner/A2
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The simplest present simple question type: yes/no questions. Unlike wh-questions, there's no question word. The sentence just starts directly with Do or Does. The whole exercise comes down to one choice: which one matches the subject?
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The present simple: yes/no questions
Yes/no questions are answered with a simple yes or no, with no question word like what or where. They start directly with Do or Does.
Word order:
Do/Does + subject + base verb + …?
“Do you speak French?”
“Does he play the piano?”
Do vs. does:
• I/you/we/they → Do: “Do they own a car?”
• he/she/it → Does: “Does it get cold there in winter?”
Short answers:
Yes/no questions are usually answered with a short answer, not a full sentence.
“Do you speak French?” → “Yes, I do.” / “No, I don't.”
“Does she play chess?” → “Yes, she does.” / “No, she doesn't.”
This is the last piece of the present simple puzzle. See also affirmative sentences, negative sentences, and wh-questions.
Yes/no questions are answered with a simple yes or no, with no question word like what or where. They start directly with Do or Does.
Word order:
Do/Does + subject + base verb + …?
“Do you speak French?”
“Does he play the piano?”
Do vs. does:
• I/you/we/they → Do: “Do they own a car?”
• he/she/it → Does: “Does it get cold there in winter?”
Short answers:
Yes/no questions are usually answered with a short answer, not a full sentence.
“Do you speak French?” → “Yes, I do.” / “No, I don't.”
“Does she play chess?” → “Yes, she does.” / “No, she doesn't.”
This is the last piece of the present simple puzzle. See also affirmative sentences, negative sentences, and wh-questions.
Complete each question with Do or Does + the correct subject.
Example: Does he (he) play the guitar?
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More simple present exercises:
Present Simple 1: Affirmative (A1/A2)
Present Simple 2: Negative (A1/A2)
Present Simple 3: Wh-Questions (B/I)
Related present continuous exercises:
Present Continuous Tense Exercise 1 (A1/A2)
Present Continuous Tense Exercise 2 (A2/B1)
Simple Present or Present Continuous? Exercise 1 (B1/B2)
Simple Present or Present Continuous? Exercise 2 (B1/B2)
Do or Does? 1 (A1/A2)
Which Word: Do, Does, Is, Are? 1 (B1-B2)
Do or Does? Exercise 2 (A1-A2)
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More simple present exercises:
Present Simple 1: Affirmative (A1/A2)
Present Simple 2: Negative (A1/A2)
Present Simple 3: Wh-Questions (B/I)
Related present continuous exercises:
Present Continuous Tense Exercise 1 (A1/A2)
Present Continuous Tense Exercise 2 (A2/B1)
Simple Present or Present Continuous? Exercise 1 (B1/B2)
Simple Present or Present Continuous? Exercise 2 (B1/B2)
Do or Does? 1 (A1/A2)
Which Word: Do, Does, Is, Are? 1 (B1-B2)
Do or Does? Exercise 2 (A1-A2)
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