HOW TO ASK QUESTIONS WITH PRESENT SIMPLE - English with Movies!

Summary

In this video, viewers are introduced to the present simple tense in English, focusing on how to ask questions using this tense. The lesson explains how to form questions with 'do' and 'does' for different subjects, along with providing a simple way to remember the structure. The video also covers special question words like what, who, when, where, and why, helping viewers ask meaningful questions. Through fun movie examples and exercises, learners are encouraged to practice their new skills and improve their English conversation abilities.

Takeaways

• 😀 The present simple tense is easy to use—just add an 'S' with 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
• 😀 To ask questions in the present simple tense, use 'do' or 'does' before the subject.
• 😀 The order for making a question in present simple is: 'Do/Does' + Subject + Verb.
• 😀 Questions in the present simple tense are often yes/no questions, such as 'Do you like ice cream?'
• 😀 For yes/no questions, you answer with 'Yes, I do' or 'No, I don't' for 'do' questions, and 'Yes, he does' or 'No, he doesn't' for 'does' questions.
• 😀 You can ask questions with the five W words: what, who, when, where, and why.
• 😀 'What' asks about things, actions, or events (e.g., 'What do you eat for breakfast?').
• 😀 'Who' is used for asking about people (e.g., 'Who do I need to call?').
• 😀 'When' asks about the time of an event or routine (e.g., 'When does the movie start?').
• 😀 'Why' is used to ask about reasons or causes (e.g., 'Why do you watch this video?').

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is teaching how to ask questions using the present simple tense in English.

How do you form a question using the present simple tense?

To form a question in the present simple tense, you place 'do' or 'does' before the subject. For example, 'Do you like ice cream?' or 'Does she like ice cream?'

When do you add an 'S' in the present simple tense?

You add an 'S' to the verb when the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She likes ice cream.'

What are 'yes or no' questions?

'Yes or no' questions are questions that can be answered with either 'yes' or 'no'. They begin with 'do' or 'does', such as 'Do you like cats?' or 'Does he work here?'

How do you answer a 'yes or no' question in the present simple tense?

For a 'yes or no' question, you can answer with 'yes, I do' or 'no, I don't', depending on the context. For example, 'Do you like pizza?' 'Yes, I do.'

What are the five W question words in English?

The five W question words are: what, who, when, where, and why. These words are used to gather more specific information in questions.

Can you give an example of a question using 'who'?

'Who do I need to call?' is an example of a question using 'who' to ask about a person.

How can 'when' be used in a question?

'When' is used to ask about the time something happens. For example, 'When does the movie start?' or 'When do you usually play tennis?'

What is the difference between 'do' and 'does'?

'Do' is used with I, you, we, and they, while 'does' is used with he, she, or it. For example, 'Do you like pizza?' vs. 'Does she like pizza?'

What kind of questions are formed using the present simple tense?

Questions formed using the present simple tense include 'yes or no' questions and questions using the five W words (what, who, when, where, and why).