COMPREHENSION CHECK Based on the reading, tell if the statement is true (T) or false ( 1, Cooke makes videos about animals. 2, The Borneo frog needs to go to the ground to get food. 3. Cooke writes a blog about animals, ‘Compare statements, yes/no questions, and short answers. Yes/No Question & Short Answer Does she study frogs? Yes, she does. (En For yes/no questions with he, she, it, ora singular subject, we use Does + subject || + base form. | Cooke studies animals, She writes a blog. Does she write about pets? No, she doesn’t, | [People like cute animals, | Do people like insects? For yes/no questions with |, we, you they, No, they don't ora plural subject, we use Do + subject + base form. Koala bears get attention, | Do pandas get attention? Yes, they do. | | Language Note: Compare yes/no ques ns and short answers with be and other simple present verbs: Is Cooke a zoologist? Yes, she is. Does Cooke do research? Yes, she does. Compare statements and Wh- questions. Explanation Cooke studies frogs For wh- questions with he, she, it, or a singular subject, we use Wh- word + does She makes videos. Why does she make videos? + subject + base form. Some frogs live in trees. | Where do other frogs live? For wh- questions with |, we, you, they, or a plural subject, we use Wh- word + do + subject + base form Some frogs have wings. _ Why do these frogs have wings? _| Cooke doesn’t study plants. | Why doesn't Gooke study plants? |For negative e wir questions, we use Wh- | word + don't or doesn't + subject | Borneo frogs don'tlive on | Why don’t Borneo frogs live on | + base form, the ground. the ground? Language Note: | Compare wh- questions with be and other simple present tense verbs: ‘What kind of animals are you interested in? What kind of animals do you like? Why aren't people interested in some animals? | Why don’t people like some animals? ‘The Simple Present 21