Do, Does, Don’t, Doesn’t Language Objectives

Ask questions using the

A Use do and does to ask questions in the present tense. See the correct form of do. Comp
let
box below. negative statements using e
the
correct form of do.

I
you he
Do c have the right change? Does c she work here?
we
they it

Complete each sentence with do or does.

1. Do you always have toast and coffee for breakfast?

2. Does Ramon swim forty laps in the pool every day?

3. Does David travel to many different countries on his job?

4. Do nurses take care of patients in hospitals?

5. Do you plan to become an electrician?

6. Does your assistant always type so quickly?

7. Does it snow in Hawaii?

8. Do the Costellos always take their vacation in Miami?

B Now look at this box.

I
He
We
You
s don’t have the time. She s doesn’t belong here.
It
They

Complete each sentence with don’t or doesn’t.

1. In an emergency, you dont have to fill out forms.

2. I dont know my account number.

3. The bank doesnt pay a lot of interest on a regular savings account.

4. Many students dont read newspapers at home.

5. We dont eat turkey on Thanksgiving at our house.

6. Your last name doesnt belong in this space.

7. We dont like pizza very much.

8. Shaaren and Rajiv dont like to clean the house.

SKILL OBJECTIVE: Simple present tense with do/does. Part A: Explain/review the uses of do and does in the box at the top. Do the
first two items together before assigning Part A for independent written work. Part B: Follow the same procedure as that for Part A.
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