Present Simple Tense (Negatives and Questions)
We form the negative of the Present Simple by using do not or does not:
Learn the formula :
Subject + don’t/doesn’t + first form of the verb + object
For example:
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I don't like Chinese food.
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She doesn't drink milk.
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Tina doesn't like to watch movies.
We use do and does to form questions in the Present Simple:
Learn the formula :
Do/Does + Subject + first form of the verb + object
We can give a short answer to a Present Simple question like this:
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Do you drive safely?
Yes, I do.
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Does the teacher give homework every day?
No, she doesn't.
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Do they speak English?
Yes, they do.
