LANGUAGE02L21: Using “Do” and “Does” in Asking Questions

OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the use of “do” and “does” in asking questions
2. Recognize the use of “do” and “does” 3. Use “do” and “does” in asking questions

LESSON PREREQUISITE

LESSON PROPER
 To make questions in English, we normally use Do or Does. It is normally put at the beginning of the question (before the subject).
 Do and Does are added at the beginning of the affirmative sentence to make it into a question (before the subject).
 We don’t use Do or Does in questions that have the verb “to be” or Modal verbs (can, must, might, should, etc.)

Do
 Added at the beginning of the affirmative sentence when the subject is plural and with the pronouns I, you, we, and they

Example:
Affirmative Sentence: They jog in the park. Question: Do they jog in the park?

Does
 Added at the beginning of the affirmative sentence when the subject is singular and with the pronouns he, she, and it
 Notice that the letter s at the end of the verb in the affirmative sentence
(because it is in third person) disappears in the question.

Example:
Affirmative Sentence: It moves slowly.
Question: Does it move slowly?