Present Simple Verb Tense

Present Simple Verb TenseVerbs Other Than Be- Making Questions

Present Simple QuestionsTo make a sentence into a question:

All verbs other than be add do before the subject when the subject is plural, with I and you.

All verbs other than be add does before the subject when the subject is singular, with he, she, and it.

2Plural Subjects, I & You QuestionsDo I work at Al Ain Zoo?Do you study every day?Do we live in Dubai?Do they speak Arabic?Do the students come from the U.A.E.?

Note: You can make negative questions using dont instead of do.

Singular Subjects, He, She, & It QuestionsDoes the child eat breakfast every day?Does he usually exercise in the afternoon?Does she wake up early?Does it often rain in December?

Note: You can make negative questions using doesnt instead of does.

Important NoteNote that the second or main verb stays in the base form. It does not change, even when the subject is singular:

Does he speak French?NOTDoes he speaks French?

In summaryTo make a question in Present Simple with all verbs (not be):

With a plural subject, with I or you Add do before the subject

With a singular subject, with he, she, or it.

Add does before the subject