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Present Simple Questions (Using "Be" and "Do")

Instructions: Complete the exercises by forming the correct present simple questions using "be" or "do".

Part 1: Forming Questions with "Be"

Example:
You are a teacher.Are you a teacher?

Now, form questions from the statements below using the correct form of "be".

  1. She is your sister.
  2. They are friends.
  3. It is raining.
  4. You are at home.
  5. He is from Brazil.
  6. We are ready for the test.
  7. I am late for class.

Part 2: Forming Questions with "Do"

Example:
You like chocolate.Do you like chocolate?

Now, form questions from the statements below using the correct form of "do".

  1. She speaks English.
  2. They play football.
  3. You understand the lesson.
  4. He works on weekends.
  5. We live near the park.
  6. I watch movies often.
  7. They like pizza.

Part 3: Correct the Mistakes

Instructions: There are mistakes in the following sentences. Find the mistakes and correct them.

  1. Do she like your dog?
  2. Are they goes to the gym every day?
  3. Does you speak Spanish?
  4. Is you ready for the trip?
  5. Do he want to join us?

 

Part 4: Answer the Questions

Instructions: Answer the following questions. Use "Yes" or "No", and complete your answer.

  1. Are you a student?
  2. Do you have a pet?
  3. Is she your friend?
  4. Do they enjoy reading?
  5. Is it cold outside?
  6. Do you speak French?
  7. Are we meeting tomorrow?

Part 5:

Instructions: Write 3 of your own questions using "be" and "do".

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS

Part 1: Forming Questions with "Be"

  1. Is she your sister?
  2. Are they friends?
  3. Is it raining?
  4. Are you at home?
  5. Is he from Brazil?
  6. Are we ready for the test?
  7. Am I late for class?

Part 2: Forming Questions with "Do"

  1. Does she speak English?
  2. Do they play football?
  3. Do you understand the lesson?
  4. Does he work on weekends?
  5. Do we live near the park?
  6. Do I watch movies often?
  7. Do they like pizza?

Part 3: Correct the Mistakes

  1. Does she like your dog?
  2. Do they go to the gym every day?
  3. Do you speak Spanish?
  4. Are you ready for the trip?
  5. Does he want to join us?

 

Part 4: Answer the Questions

  1. Yes, I am. / No, I am not.
  2. Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
  3. Yes, she is. / No, she isn't.
  4. Yes, they do. / No, they don't.
  5. Yes, it is. / No, it isn't.
  6. Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
  7. Yes, we are. / No, we aren't.

Part 5:

Students should write 3 questions using "be" and "do", for example:

  1. Do you like soccer?
  2. Is your house near the beach?
  3. Do they study every day?
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