The verb do is used to make questions and negatives in the simple present tense. Do is also a general purpose verb. In this case, it can refer to any kind of activity. For example, in the sentence ‘I don’t know what to do’ the italicized do is an example of a general purpose do.

As a primary auxiliary, do has three forms: do, does and did. The form did is only used in the simple past tense. Do and does are only used in the simple present tense. Do is used with plural subjects. It can also be used with pronoun subjects like I, you, they and we. Does is used with singular subjects and the third person pronouns he, she and it.

Complete the following sentences using do or does.

1. Where ………………………….. James work?

2. …………………………… she work at a supermarket?

3. …………………………….. you know where Aryan lives?

4. No, I ……………………………… not know where he lives.

5. …………………………… Sonia write short stories?

6. No, Sonia …………………………… not write short stories.

7. Where ……………………………. you live?

8. What ……………………………. he do?

9. Whom ……………………………. you want to meet?

10. I ……………………………. not know Tamil.

11. ………………………….. Amar work with your father?

12. He ……………………………….. not know typewriting.

13. She ……………………………….. not work here.

14. Radha ……………………………….. not know the answer.

15. Mohan …………………………….. not drink or smoke.

16. Neeta …………………………. not like vegetables.

17. They …………………………….. not invite us to their parties.

18. We ……………………………….. not want to work with them.

Answers

1. Does; 2. Does; 3. Do; 4. Do; 5. Does; 6. Does; 7. Do; 8. Does; 9. Do; 10. Do; 11. Does; 12. Does; 13. Does; 14. Does; 15. Does; 16. Does; 17. Do; 18. Do