To ask a Yes/No question in the present simple, start with do or does before the subject and the base verb, as in do you like coffee or does she play tennis. Short answers use yes or no with do, does, don’t, or doesn’t, as in yes, I do or no, she doesn’t.
Grammar Rule
Short answers are Yes, I do / No, I don’t, or Yes, she does / No, she doesn’t.
Present Simple Yes/No Questions: Structure
| Subject | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I / you / we / they | Do + subject + base verb…? | Do you like coffee? Do we have time? Do they live here? |
| he / she / it | Does + subject + base verb…? | Does she play tennis? Does he work on Sundays? |
Remember: the verb always stays in its base form after Do or Does.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below forming the correct Yes/No question. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Present Simple – Yes/No Questions (Do/Does…?)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you form a Yes/No question in the present simple?
Start with do or does, then the subject and the base verb, as in do you like coffee.
When do you use does instead of do?
Use does with he, she, and it, as in does she play tennis.
What is a short answer to a Yes/No question?
A short answer repeats do or does, as in yes, I do or no, she doesn’t.
Does the main verb change form after do or does?
No. The main verb always stays in its base form after do or does.