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Present Simple: questions

and answers
When do we use Present Simple
questions and answers?
We use the Present Simple to ask and answer questions about
facts and routines.

A: Do you play the piano every day?

B: Yes, I do.

A: Does Mia often listen to hip-hop?

B: No, she doesn’t.

How often do they go to music concerts?

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 How many Present Simple questions can you find?

Do you watch music videos on the

internet?
Yes, I do. I love music videos. My favourite
singer is Josie Proto. Do you listen to her?

No, I don’t. Does she sing pop music?

Yes, she does. She’s fantastic! What music

do you like?

There are four Present Simple questions. Look!

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How do we make Present Simple
questions and answers?
Yes/No questions and short answers
Do I/you/we/they read novels? Yes, I/you/we/they do. No, I/you/we/they don’t .

Does he/she/it live in Hollywood? Yes, he/she/it does . No, he/she/it doesn’t .

Other questions and answers

How often do you go to the cinema? I go there every Sunday. / I never go to the cinema.
What time does your school start? It starts at 8.30 a.m.
Where do they live? They live in Harlow. Time expressions
every day/week/month
at the weekend
once/twice/three times a month
in the morning/afternoon/evening
on Mondays
at 8 o’clock
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 Practice Time
Write questions for the answers below. Sometimes there is more
than one possible question.

1. My aunt lives in Italy.

Where does your aunt live.

2. Jon walks to school.

How does Jon get to school?

3. The class finishes at 11.30.

What time does the class finish?

4. My parents go dancing twice a month.

How often do your parents go dancing?

5. No, I don’t. I never watch cartoons on TV.

Do you watch cartoons on TV?

6. Yes, she does. She loves taking photos.

Does she like taking photos?

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