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Do and Does
Negative Sentences in the Simple Present Tense
To make a negative sentence in English we normally use Don't or Doesn't with all verbs EXCEPT To Be and Modal verbs (can, might, should etc.).- Affirmative: You speak French.
Negative: You don't speak French.
- Affirmative: He speaks German.
Negative: He doesn't speak German.
Negative Contractions
Don't = Do notDoesn't = Does not
I don't like meat = I do not like meat.
There is no difference in meaning though we normally use contractions in spoken English.
Word Order of Negative Sentences
The following is the word order to construct a basic negative sentence in English in the Present Tense using Don't or Doesn't.- You don't speak Arabic.
- John doesn't speak Italian.
- We don't have time for a rest.
- It doesn't move.
- They don't want to go to the party.
- She doesn't like fish.
Questions in the Simple Present Tense
To make a question in English we normally use Do or Does. It has no translation in Spanish though it is essential to show we are making a question. It is normally put at the beginning of the question.- Affirmative: You speak English.
Question: Do you speak English?
- Affirmative: He speaks French.
Question: Does he speak French?
We DON'T use Do or Does in questions that have the verb To Be or Modal Verbs (can, must, might, should etc.)
Word Order of Questions with Do and Does
The following is the word order to construct a basic question in English using Do or Does.- Do you need a dictionary?
- Does Mary need a dictionary?
- Do we have a meeting now?
- Does it rain a lot in winter?
- Do they want to go to the party?
- Does he like pizza?
Short Answers with Do and Does
In questions that use do/does it is possible to give short answers to direct questions as follows:Sample Questions | Short Answer (Affirmative) | Short Answer (Negative) |
---|---|---|
Do you like chocolate? | Yes, I do. | No, I don't. |
Do I need a pencil? | Yes, you do. | No, you don't. |
Do you both like chocolate? | Yes, we do. | No, we don't. |
Do they like chocolate? | Yes, they do. | No, they don't. |
Does he like chocolate? | Yes, he does. | No, he doesn't. |
Does she like chocolate? | Yes, she does. | No, she doesn't. |
Does it have four wheels? | Yes, it does. | No, it doesn't. |
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