Present Simple Questions

Start with question structure

This page brings together resources on forming questions in the present simple. Start with Simple Present - Interrogative, a mind map that places the helper before the subject and the question mark at the end. It includes examples such as “Do you want to stay here?” and “Does she like vegetables?” Use these to see how the parts of a question fit together.

Next, look at Do or Does?, a mind map about choosing the helper according to the subject. It uses subjects such as “you” and “she” to show the difference. Comparing the examples can help you notice which helper goes with each subject.

Practice with quizzes and maps

After studying the maps, try the Do/Does questions quiz. Its questions cover familiar subjects such as school, friends and sports, with short answers using do and don't. Work through the questions and return to the maps when you want to check the structure or your choice of helper.

You can also use the flashcards on the page to practice questions and short answers. As you study, compare the wording on a card with the examples in a mind map. Then use a quiz for another chance to work with questions in context.

Use this section of Present Tenses

Present Simple Questions is a section of the Present Tenses unit in English language. The resources give school students ways to study questions within that unit, and they offer teachers material to bring into a lesson. The collection includes different formats, so you can move between a visual explanation and question practice.

Explore the collection and make your own question practice.