{"id":272790,"date":"2026-07-19T03:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=272790"},"modified":"2026-07-19T03:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T08:00:08","slug":"present-simple-questions-a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/en\/blog\/present-simple-questions-a1\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ask Questions in Present Simple (A1 English Grammar)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong>To ask questions in the present simple, we use the helping verbs <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> or <span data-no-translation>does<\/span> at the beginning of the sentence.<\/strong> We use <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> for subjects like <span data-no-translation>I, you, we,<\/span> and <span data-no-translation>they<\/span>. For subjects like <span data-no-translation>he, she,<\/span> and <span data-no-translation>it<\/span>, we use <span data-no-translation>does<\/span>. After <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> or <span data-no-translation>does<\/span> and the subject, the main verb always stays in its base form (infinitive without &#8216;to&#8217;). For example, <span data-no-translation>Do you like coffee?<\/span> or <span data-no-translation>Does she work here?<\/span> This structure helps us ask about daily routines, habits, facts, and opinions. Short answers use <span data-no-translation>Yes, I do.<\/span> or <span data-no-translation>No, he doesn&#8217;t.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2>How Do We Make Present Simple Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>We use special words to ask questions in the present simple. These words are <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> and <span data-no-translation>does<\/span>. They come before the subject of the sentence.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For subjects <span data-no-translation>I, you, we, they<\/span>, we use <span data-no-translation>do<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>For subjects <span data-no-translation>he, she, it<\/span>, we use <span data-no-translation>does<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main verb in the question always stays in its base form. This means it does not change, even for <span data-no-translation>he, she, it<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-blended\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0E63C4,#0A2540);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83c\udf93 Learn English with the Blended method<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;opacity:.95;\">Small groups &middot; 24\/7 AI Tutor &middot; Cambridge preparation<\/p><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px;\">Plans from <strong><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">$<\/span>39<\/bdi><\/span><\/strong> <s style=\"opacity:.6;\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">$<\/span>79<\/bdi><\/span><\/s> per month<\/p><a href=\"\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#0E63C4;\">Reserve your class<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What is the Structure for Present Simple Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>The basic structure for present simple questions is simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Do\/Does + Subject + Base Form of Verb + &#8230;?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that the main verb never has an <span data-no-translation>-s<\/span> ending in questions, even with <span data-no-translation>he, she, it<\/span>. The <span data-no-translation>-s<\/span> is already in <span data-no-translation>does<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>When Do We Use Present Simple Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>We ask present simple questions to talk about different things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Habits and Routines:<\/strong> Things you do every day or often. For example, <span data-no-translation>Do you wake up early?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facts and General Truths:<\/strong> Things that are always true. For example, <span data-no-translation>Does the sun rise in the east?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Opinions:<\/strong> What someone thinks or likes. For example, <span data-no-translation>Do they like pizza?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do We Give Short Answers?<\/h2>\n<p>When someone asks a <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> or <span data-no-translation>does<\/span> question, we can give a short answer. This is a quick way to say yes or no.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For &#8216;Yes&#8217; answers:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>Yes, + subject + do\/does.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>For &#8216;No&#8217; answers:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>No, + subject + don&#8217;t\/doesn&#8217;t.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We use <span data-no-translation>don&#8217;t<\/span> for <span data-no-translation>do not<\/span> and <span data-no-translation>doesn&#8217;t<\/span> for <span data-no-translation>does not<\/span>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>Present Simple Questions and Short Answers<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Question<\/th>\n<th>Affirmative Answer<\/th>\n<th>Negative Answer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Do you like milk?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Yes, I do.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>No, I don&#8217;t.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Does he like coffee?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Yes, he does.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>No, he doesn&#8217;t.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Does she like tea?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Yes, she does.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>No, she doesn&#8217;t.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Do cats like milk?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Yes, they do.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>No, they don&#8217;t.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Examples<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Do you live in Madrid?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Does he play football on Sundays?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Do they speak English well?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Does she work at the hospital?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Do we need more milk?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Does it rain often in winter?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Practice<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-367\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"367\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"B05 L6 GRAMMAR Present simple: questions\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-whatsapp\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3DB16A,#1f8a4c);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">&#128172; Need personalized guidance?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">As an Authorized Cambridge Preparation Centre, we can guide you to the right course and certification. Chat with our advisors today.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/51980473286\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#1f8a4c;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chat with an Advisor on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Common mistakes for Spanish speakers<\/h2>\n<p>Spanish speakers sometimes make two common mistakes with present simple questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Forgetting <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> or <span data-no-translation>does<\/span>:<\/strong> In Spanish, you just change your voice to ask a question. In English, you must use <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> or <span data-no-translation>does<\/span>. <br \/><strong>Wrong:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>You like coffee?<\/span> <br \/><strong>Right:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>Do you like coffee?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adding <span data-no-translation>-s<\/span> to the main verb for <span data-no-translation>he\/she\/it<\/span>:<\/strong> The <span data-no-translation>-s<\/span> is only for affirmative sentences. In questions, the main verb is always in its base form. <br \/><strong>Wrong:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>Does he likes pizza?<\/span> <br \/><strong>Right:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>Does he like pizza?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the main word we use to ask questions in the present simple?<\/h3>\n<p>The main words are <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> and <span data-no-translation>does<\/span>. We put them at the start of the question.<\/p>\n<h3>When do I use &#8216;do&#8217; and when do I use &#8216;does&#8217;?<\/h3>\n<p>Use <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> for <span data-no-translation>I, you, we, they<\/span>. Use <span data-no-translation>does<\/span> for <span data-no-translation>he, she, it<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the verb change in a present simple question?<\/h3>\n<p>No, the main verb always stays in its base form (the infinitive without &#8216;to&#8217;). For example, <span data-no-translation>Do you *eat*?<\/span>, not <span data-no-translation>Do you *eats*?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How do I answer a &#8216;do\/does&#8217; question with &#8216;yes&#8217;?<\/h3>\n<p>You say <span data-no-translation>Yes, I do.<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Yes, he does.<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>Yes, they do.<\/span>, etc.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I answer a &#8216;do\/does&#8217; question with &#8216;no&#8217;?<\/h3>\n<p>You say <span data-no-translation>No, I don&#8217;t.<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>No, she doesn&#8217;t.<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>No, we don&#8217;t.<\/span>, etc.<\/p>\n<h2>Related lessons<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=272529\">Present simple<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=272779\">Present simple<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=272787\">Present simple<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To ask questions in the present simple, we use the helping verbs do or does at the beginning of the sentence. We use do for subjects like I, you, we, and they. For subjects like he, she, and it, we use does. After do or does and the subject, the main verb always stays in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":272918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bwfblock_default_font":"","langcom_teaches":"Present simple","langcom_cefr":"A1","langcom_type":"grammar","langcom_faq":"[{\"q\": \"What is the main word we use to ask questions in the present simple?\", \"a\": \"The main words are <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> and <span data-no-translation>does<\/span>. We put them at the start of the question.\"}, {\"q\": \"When do I use 'do' and when do I use 'does'?\", \"a\": \"Use <span data-no-translation>do<\/span> for <span data-no-translation>I, you, we, they<\/span>. 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