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Grammar / LET'S LEARN /
Lesson 09
Asking and Answering Simple Questions
Word Order in Positive, Negative, and Question Forms
Beginner 1
Let's Practice
Direction: Read the following sentences
Positive:
I like music.
He/She/It plays the guitar.
We watch movies.
They go to the park.
Negative:
I don’t like dancing.
He/She/It doesn’t play football.
They don’t watch TV.
We don’t go out much.
Questions:
Do you like music?
Does he/she/it play the piano?
Do they go to the gym?
Do we have class today?
Grammar Point
Direction: Read the grammar point
What Is a Sentence?
Remember: A sentence is a group of words that gives a complete idea.
Example:
"I like music." → This gives a clear idea.
Now, let’s look at three basic types of sentences in English:
Positive Sentences (Say something is true)
These sentences tell us something. They are also called affirmative sentences.
Structure:
Subject + Verb + Object
Examples:
I like music.
She plays tennis.
They watch movies.
Tip: The verb changes with “he, she, it”
She plays, He eats, It runs
Negative Sentences (Say something is NOT true)
These sentences say no to something.
Structure:
Subject + don’t / doesn’t + base verb
Examples:
I don’t like dancing.
He doesn’t play football.
We don’t eat meat.
Use don’t with: I, you, we, they
I don’t, They don’t
Use doesn’t with: he, she, it
He doesn’t, She doesn’t
The verb goes back to the base form after don’t/doesn’t
Not: He doesn’t plays → He doesn’t play
Question Sentences (Ask something)
These are questions that want an answer: yes or no.
Structure:
Do / Does + Subject + Base Verb
Examples:
Do you like music?
Does she play the guitar?
Do they watch movies?
Use do with: I, you, we, they
Do you...? / Do they...?
Use does with: he, she, it
Does she...? / Does he...?
Like with negatives, the verb stays in base form
Not: Does she plays? → Does she play?
Example
Direction: Read the following examples with your tutor
Positive:
I play soccer.
She loves music.
They read books.
Negative:
I don’t play basketball.
He doesn’t like fish.
We don’t go out at night.
Questions:
Do you play any instruments?
Does she like dancing?
Do they have pets?
Conversation
Direction: Read the conversation aloud for the first time and then read again with your tutor
Ben and Lisa talk about their hobbies.
Ben: Do you like music, Lisa?
Lisa: Yes, I do! I listen to music every day. What about you?
Ben: I like music too. I play the guitar.
Lisa: That’s cool! I don’t play any instruments.
Ben: Do you dance?
Lisa: Yes, but I don’t dance very well!
Ben: It’s okay! I don’t dance at all.
Lisa: Does your brother play music too?
Ben: Yes, he does. He plays the drums.
Questions
1. What instrument does Ben play?
Answer: He __________ the guitar.
2. Does Lisa play an instrument?
Answer: No, she __________.
3. What does Ben’s brother play?
Answer: He __________ the drums.
Fill in the blank
Direction: Fill in the blank. Choose A or B
1. She __________ the guitar.
A) play
B) plays
2. I __________ like rock music.
A) don’t
B) doesn’t
3. __________ you read books?
A) Do
B) Does
4. He __________ like pop songs.
A) don’t
B) doesn’t
5. __________ she play the piano?
A) Do
B) Does
6. They __________ go to concerts.
A) don’t
B) doesn’t
7. We __________ music every day.
A) listens to
B) listen to
8. He __________ play the drums.
A) don’t
B) doesn’t
Let's Talk
Direction: Answer using the words and expressions you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself
1. Do you like music?
2. What kind of music do you listen to?
3. Do you play any instruments?
4. Does your friend like to sing?
5. Do you watch movies often?
6. What hobbies do you enjoy?
7. Do you read books or comics?
8. Does your family like sports?
9. Do you dance at parties?
10. What do you do in your free time?
