Stepping Stones Chapter 2

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• Leerjaar 1

Grammar Chapter 2

Stepping Stones

Questions

in the present simple

How to form a question in the present simple?

rule 1: to be, can, may, will

• Are you a girl? 
• Can you tell me the time? 
• May I use your pen?

rule 2: do/does with main verbs

• Do you study a lot? 
• Does she study a lot?

Exceptions: have and have got

• Do you have a brother?
• Have you got a brother?

Make a question in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
Lisa works at the hospital.

Make a question in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
The radio sounds weird.

Make a question in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
Jason will help you with that.

Make a question in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
I like bread.

Make a question in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
My parents are smart.

Make a question in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
I may eat now.

Negations in the present simple

rule 1: to be, can, may, will +not

• You are not (aren't) a girl. 
• You can't (can not)study tonight. 
• You will not (won't) use your pen.

rule 2: do/does +NOT with main verbs

• I don't like music. 
• He does not (doesn't) know the answer.

Make a negation in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
She loves sports.

Make a negation in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
I am happy.

Make a negation in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
I will go now.

Make a negation in the present simple
(je mag een woord toevoegen indien nodig)
My parents work every day.

How do you make questions in the Present Simple?

How do you make negations in the Present Simple?