Use of does (present simple negative)

Use of Did and Does Worksheet, Examples and 100 Simple Sentences

This article explains the use of did and does using examples. It also contains worksheets, exercises, and sentences that help.

We use does with pronouns he, she, and it. It is used to make present simple negative sentences and present simple questions.

For example: He doesn’t play football.

Does she read novels?

use of did and does
use of did and does

How to Use Did and Does in Sentences?

First, we mention the subject, then ‘does not’ and the verb is in simple present tense. Such sentences are referred to as present simple negative sentences.

Example Sentences with Does:-

  1. He doesn’t like mangoes.
  2. It doesn’t cost much to stay here.
  3. Sue doesn’t work very hard.
  4. Bill doesn’t play the guitar.
  5. Mary doesn’t ride a bicycle.
  6. John doesn’t speak German.
  7. Amanda doesn’t wear a hat.
  8. Jimmy doesn’t have breakfast.
  9. Ravi doesn’t believe in god.
  10. It doesn’t snow in Egypt.
  11. Carol doesn’t watch television.
  12. She doesn’t work in a bag.
  13. The toy doesn’t work without batteries.
  14. He doesn’t need a newspaper.
  15. Jack doesn’t use his car.
Use of does (Present Simple Questions)
Use of does (Present Simple Questions)

How to Use Does in Questions?

We use does in the beginning, then the subject and the verb in the simple present tense. Such questions are referred to as Present Simple Questions.

 Questions with Does:-

  1. Does she cook food?
  2. Does Henry go for a walk?
  3. Does it rain in the month of May?
  4. Does Sita sing?
  5. Does Mohan like boxing?
  6. Does she buy expensive clothes?
  7. Does Manjit know Tom?
  8. Does Sanjay play football?
  9. Does she have a cup of tea every day?
  10. Does Seema talk very much?
  11. Does he like animals?
  12. Does James run in the park?
  13. Does she fly kites?
  14. Does Paul ride a bicycle?
  15. Does Priya wake up at 5.00 am?
Use of Didn't (Past Simple Negative)
Use of Didn’t (Past Simple Negative)

How to Use Did and Does in a Sentence?

Did is the past tense of do. It is used to make past simple negatives and questions. For example:

  1. I didn’t eat an orange yesterday.
  2. Did you do the shopping?

Didn’t means did not.

Example sentences with didn’t:-

  1. I didn’t play chess last night.
  2. They didn’t start the class at 8.00 am.
  3. We didn’t have lunch.
  4. She didn’t see a snake.
  5. Sofia didn’t enjoy the party
  6. Manoj didn’t go for a walk?
  7. Ann didn’t eat meat.
  8. We didn’t go to bed before 9.30 pm.
  9. You didn’t sleep very well.
  10. The accident didn’t happen last week.
  11. Tim didn’t buy new clothes yesterday.
  12. It didn’t rain on Monday.
  13. He didn’t do his homework.
  14. I didn’t open the door.
  15. They didn’t break the window glass.
  16. She didn’t teach English.
  17. You didn’t speak French.
  18. Jim didn’t meet his friend.
  19. The boy didn’t tear the paper.
  20. The hunter didn’t shoot the deer.
  21. Tony didn’t catch the butterfly.
  22. Seema didn’t find her mobile phone.
  23. India didn’t win the cricket match.
  24. He didn’t write a letter.
  25. Her father didn’t drive yesterday.
  26. The phone didn’t ring this morning.
  27. We didn’t wear a uniform yesterday.
  28. The girl didn’t hide the toys.
  29. The thieves didn’t steal the necklace.
  30. They didn’t give the notebook.
Use of Did ( Past Simple Questions)
Use of Did ( Past Simple Questions)

How to Use did in Questions?

Example Questions with Did:-

  1. Did they have a cup of coffee?
  2. Did she spend a lot of money?
  3. Did Mr. and Mrs Harris go for a walk?
  4. Did they clean their room?
  5. Did Thomas invite his friends to the party?
  6. Did they build the bridge last year?
  7. Did the children break the windows?
  8. Did he sell all the stamps?
  9. Did she cut her hand?
  10. Did you sing a song?
  11. Did Tim meet his grandfather?
  12. Did the children do their homework?
  13. Did she grow the plants?
  14. Did Arthur paint last night?
  15. Did you have breakfast?
  16. Did you understand the question?
  17. Did they lend him their bicycle?
  18. Did Edward phone his brother?
  19. Did David fall from the stairs?
  20. Did your friends drink apple juice?
  21. Did they take a taxi?
  22. Did your father pay the school fees?
  23. Did you tell him the truth?
  24. Did Jessica come to the party?
  25. Did it rain last week?
  26. Did they work on Friday?
  27. Did Oscar buy a magazine yesterday?
  28. Did you eat meat yesterday?
  29. Did they have a nice holiday?
  30. Did Leo go to bed late?

Use of Did with Wh-questions

  1. When did they play cricket?
  2. Why did he go to the library?
  3. Where did he sit in the class?
  4. How did you start the class?
  5. Why did Sue work in a factory?
  6. When did Charles have a shower?
  7. How did you cook meat?
  8. How did the accident happen?
  9. When did your sister phone you?
  10. Where did your friends go for their holiday?

Also Read:-

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