YES / NO QUESTIONS (PRESENT SIMPLE)

DO	SUBJECT	VERB		SHORT ANSWERS
Do	you	like	spicy food?	Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
Does	He / She	like	french fries?	Yes, he does. / No, he doesn't.
Do	you	like	vegetables?	Yes, we do. / No, we don't.
Do	they	like	meat?	Yes, they do. / No, they don't.

Yes/No questions in the present simple tense are used to inquire about facts or states of being that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." These questions are formed by using the auxiliary verb "do" or "does" followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb. For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), "does" is used; for all other subjects (I, you, we, they), "do" is used.

Useful Expressions

1. Do I/you/we/they + base verb? - Used with the pronouns "I", "you", "we" and "they".

   • Example: Do you like coffee?

2. Does he/she/it + base verb? - Used with the pronouns "he", "she" and "it".

   • Example: Does she work here?

3. Yes, I/you/we/they do. - Positive response for "do" questions.

   • Example: Yes, I do.

4. No, I/you/we/they do not (don't). - Negative response for "do" questions.

   • Example: No, I don't.

5. Yes, he/she/it does. - Positive response for "does" questions.

   • Example: Yes, she does.

6. No, he/she/it does not (doesn't). - Negative response for "does" questions.

   • Example: No, she doesn't.

Sentences

1. Do they play soccer every weekend?
2. Does he like to read books?
3. Do we have a meeting today?
4. Does she visit her grandparents often?
5. Do you understand the instructions?
6. Does it rain a lot in this city?
7. Do I need to bring anything to the party?
8. Does he study at the library?

Questions and Answers

Q: How do you form a yes/no question with "I" using the present simple tense?
A: Use "Do I" followed by the base verb. For example, "Do I need to call you?"

Q: How do you form a yes/no question with "he" using the present simple tense?
A: Use "Does he" followed by the base verb. For example, "Does he eat out often?"

Q: What is a common response to "Do you like pizza?"
A: "Yes, I do." or "No, I don't."

Q: How do you ask if someone works on weekends?
A: Use "Do you work on weekends?" For example, "Do you work on weekends?"

Q: How do you ask if it is sunny today?
A: Use "Is it sunny today?" For example, "Is it sunny today?"

Q: How do you respond to "Does she enjoy her job?"
A: "Yes, she does." or "No, she doesn't."

Conversation

A: Hi Sam, do you have any plans for the weekend?

B: Not really. Do you?

A: Yes, I’m going hiking. Do you like outdoor activities?

B: Yes, I do. Does your family go hiking with you?

A: Sometimes. Does your friend enjoy hiking?

B: No, he doesn’t. Does she live nearby?

A: Yes, she does. Do you need any gear for hiking?

B: No, I have all the gear I need. Does it rain often where you hike?

A: Occasionally, but I check the weather before going.

B: Sounds like a good plan. Have a great hike!

A: Thanks! You too!