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In this lesson, you will master how to form and answer both Yes/No questions and WH-questions about daily routines using the auxiliary verbs “Do” and “Does“.
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1. Lesson Goals
- Form and answer basic Yes/No questions about routines.
- Form and answer WH-questions (e.g., What time? What?) for specific information.
- Understand the role of the auxiliary verbs Do and Does in questions and negatives.
Part 1: Yes/No Questions and Short Answers
This section covers questions that require a simple Yes or No answer. We use the auxiliary verb “Do” or “Does” to start the question, but the main verb always stays in the base form.
A. Question Structure (Base Verb Rule)
Rule: Question Word (Do/Does) + Subject + Main Verb (ALWAYS Base Form) + Complement?
| Subject Group | Subject(s) | Auxiliary Verb | Example Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | I, You, We, They | DO | Do you wake up early? |
| Group 2 | He, She, It | DOES | Does she go to work? |
B. Answer Forms
You can answer questions using either a short or a full sentence.
| Form | Subject(s) | Positive (+) Answer | Negative (-) Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | I, You, We, They | Yes, I do. | No, I don’t. |
| Full | Yes, I wake up early. | No, I don’t wake up early. | |
| Short | He, She, It | Yes, she does. | No, she doesn’t. |
| Full | Yes, she goes to work. (Verb +s) | No, she doesn’t go to work. (Verb Base) |
🛑 Crucial Rule for He/She/It (Group 2):
- In a positive full answer, the main verb needs the –s! (e.g., She likes to dance)
- In a negative full answer, the main verb goes back to the base form because you already have the –s in doesn’t! (e.g., She doesn’t like to dance.)
Part 2: WH-Questions and Full Answers
WH-questions require specific information and cannot be answered with a simple “Yes” or “No.” They require a descriptive sentence about the daily routine.
A. The Structure and Answering Styles
Rule: WH-word + Do/Does + Subject + Main Verb (Base Form) + Complement?
| Answer Type | Rule | Use It When… |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Full Answer (Formal) | Repeat the full action and include the time/place context. | You want to sound formal or make sure all details are clear (Best for writing). |
| 2. Conversational (Natural) | State only the essential action or time/place. | You want to sound natural, quick, and informal (Best for speaking). |
B. Asking for the Activity: “What…”
| Question Structure | 1. Full Answer (With Context) | 2. Conversational Answer (Action Only) |
|---|---|---|
| What do you/they do after lunch? | A: I go home after lunch. | A: I go home. |
| What does she/he do in the evening? | A: She watches TV in the evening. | A: She watches TV. |
C. Asking for the Time: “What time…”
When asking about time, the time (the context) is always the essential answer!
| Question Structure | Full Answer (Always with time!) | Conversational Answer (Time Only) |
|---|---|---|
| What time do you have lunch? | A: I have lunch at 1:00 p.m. | A: At 1:00 p.m. |
| What time does he finish work? | A: He finishes work at 5:00 p.m. | A: At 5:00 p.m. |