Present Simple Questions – Exercises with Answers

Do you want to practice forming present simple questions correctly and confidently? This guide offers a series of interactive exercises designed to help learners master both Yes/No questions and Wh-questions using the present simple tense.

The exercises include choosing the correct auxiliary (Do/Does), reordering words to form questions, and creating questions from answers. Each section comes with an answer key to help you check your work and learn from mistakes.

By practicing these present simple questions – exercises, students can improve their grammar, avoid common errors, and gain confidence in speaking and writing English.

Quick Review – Present Simple Questions

Before starting the present simple questions exercises, let’s review how questions work in the present simple tense.

1. Do vs Does

In the present simple, we use do or does to form questions.

• Use do with I, you, we, they
• Use does with he, she, it

Examples:

• Do you like pizza?
• Do they play football?
• Does she work here?
• Does he read books?

Remember: after do or does, the verb stays in the base form.

Correct:
✔ Does she like coffee?

Incorrect:
✘ Does she likes coffee?

This is one of the most common mistakes in present simple questions.

2. Yes/No Questions

These questions can be answered with Yes or No.

Structure:

Do/Does + subject + base verb

Examples:

• Do you play tennis?
• Does he watch TV every day?

3. Wh- Questions

Wh-questions ask for specific information using words like:

What – Where – When – Why – How

Structure:

Wh-word + do/does + subject + base verb

Examples:

• Where do you live?
• What does she do after school?
• When do they start work?

If you want to see more examples of this tense in real sentences, you can also read our guide Simple Present Tense Examples , which includes many practical examples of the present simple.

Now let’s start practicing with some present simple questions – exercises.

Yes/No Questions – Present Simple Exercises

These exercises help learners practice Yes/No questions using Do and Does. Focus on choosing the correct auxiliary and forming proper questions without adding extra -s to the verb.

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Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Auxiliary (Do or Does)

Choose Do or Does for each question.

1. ______ you like ice cream?
2. ______ she play football on weekends?
3. ______ they go to school by bus?
4. ______ he watch TV every evening?
5. ______ we have English class today?
6. ______ your brother like pizza?
7. ______ it rain a lot in spring?
8. ______ I need to bring my homework?

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Exercise 2 – Reorder the Words to Make Questions

Rearrange the words to make correct Yes/No questions.

1. you / like / Do / chocolate?
2. he / Does / play / tennis / every day?
3. go / to school / they / Do / by bus?
4. she / watch / TV / Does / after school?
5. we / Do / English / study / in class?

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Answer Key – Yes/No Questions

Exercise 1 Answers:

1. Do you like ice cream?
2. Does she play football on weekends?
3. Do they go to school by bus?
4. Does he watch TV every evening?
5. Do we have English class today?
6. Does your brother like pizza?
7. Does it rain a lot in spring?
8. Do I need to bring my homework?

Exercise 2 Answers:

1. Do you like chocolate?
2. Does he play tennis every day?
3. Do they go to school by bus?
4. Does she watch TV after school?
5. Do we study English in class?

Rule Reminder: After Do/Does, always use the base form of the verb. Never add -s after Does.

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Wh-Questions – Present Simple Exercises

These exercises focus on Wh- questions using What, Where, When, Why, and How. They include choosing the correct question word and completing questions using Do/Does.

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Exercise 3 – Choose the Correct Question Word

Choose the correct Wh-word for each question.

1. ______ do you go to school? (When / Where / What)
2. ______ does she like to eat? (Why / What / How)
3. ______ do they play football? (When / Where / Who)
4. ______ does he read every night? (What / How / When)
5. ______ do you study English? (Why / What / Where)

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Exercise 4 – Complete the Question

Complete the questions using Do/Does + Wh-word.

1. ______ you eat breakfast every morning?
2. ______ he watch TV after school?
3. ______ they play in the park on Sundays?
4. ______ she go to bed at night?
5. ______ your mother cook dinner every day?

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Answer Key – Wh-Questions

Exercise 3 Answers:

1. When do you go to school?
2. What does she like to eat?
3. Where do they play football?
4. What does he read every night?
5. Why do you study English?

Exercise 4 Answers:

1. Do you eat breakfast every morning?
2. Does he watch TV after school?
3. Do they play in the park on Sundays?
4. Does she go to bed at night?
5. Does your mother cook dinner every day?

Rule Reminder: Always use the base form of the verb after Do/Does and choose the correct Wh-word for the information you want to ask.

Make Questions for the Answers

In this exercise, you are given the answer and your task is to write the correct question using the present simple tense. This helps learners practice forming both Yes/No and Wh- questions naturally.

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Exercise 5 – Write the Correct Question

1. Answer: He plays football after school.
2. Answer: They eat breakfast at 7 a.m.
3. Answer: She reads a book every night.
4. Answer: I like ice cream.
5. Answer: Your father works in a bank.
6. Answer: We go to school by bus.
7. Answer: She lives in London.
8. Answer: The cat sleeps on the sofa.

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Answer Key

1. Does he play football after school?
2. Do they eat breakfast at 7 a.m.?
3. Does she read a book every night?
4. Do you like ice cream?
5. Does your father work in a bank?
6. Do we go to school by bus?
7. Where does she live?
8. Where does the cat sleep?

Rule Reminder:

• Use Do with I, you, we, they.
• Use Does with he, she, it.
• After Do/Does, always use the base form of the verb.
• For Wh- questions, start with the correct Wh-word (What, Where, When, Why, How) and then add Do/Does + subject + base verb.

Conclusion

Practicing present simple questions – exercises helps learners master forming Yes/No questions and Wh-questions correctly. By completing exercises like choosing the correct auxiliary, reordering words, and creating questions from answers, students can avoid common mistakes such as adding -s unnecessarily or using the wrong auxiliary.

For more practice and examples of the present simple tense in real sentences, you can explore:

• Interactive Present Simple Exercises for Daily English – fun exercises for practical use.
• Present Simple Exercises for Kids – simplified exercises perfect for young learners.

To see how the present simple fits into the bigger picture of English grammar, check out our full guide: All tenses in English: A Simple Guide, which explains all main tenses in a clear and easy-to-understand way.