Learning objectives
- Recognise the form and meaning of present simple questions.
- Use present simple questions in controlled A1 sentences.
- Identify and correct common beginner errors.
- Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.
Present simple questions
Ask questions about habits, routines and facts.
Grammar rules
- Use do with I, you, we and they.
- Use does with he, she and it.
- Use the base form after do or does.
Examples
- Do you speak English?
- Does she work here?
- Where do they live?
- What does he eat for breakfast?
Common mistakes
- Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
- Using the correct words in the wrong order.
- Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
- Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.
Revision notes
Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.
Validated question bank pending