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There are two patterns for questions: Œ Do you xxxx?  Are you xxxx?

Œ VERBS: I like pop music. Do you like pop music?

I want a holiday. Do you want a holiday?
He watches TV. Does he watch TV?
They work in the city. Do they work in the city?

 ADJECTIVES He is tall. Is he tall?

I am happy. Are you happy?
Boston is crowded. Is Boston crowded?
English is easy. Is English easy?

Practice #1: Write Questions:

1) They live in the UK. Do they live in the UK?
2) He is strong. Is he strong?
3) I like chicken.
4) I read magazines.
5) She is a teacher.
6) John is intelligent.
7) Sarah works in New York.
8) I have a car.
9) My parents surf the Internet.

Practice #2: Underline the correct answer:

1) Where are you / do you live? 5) Is / Does Paris cold in winter?
2) Is he / Does he like sushi? 6) What are you / do you do in your free time?
3) Why are you / do you study English? 7) How old is / does he?
4) Is / Does Japan expensive? 8) Do you / Are you understand this exercise?

Practice #3: Write three ‘do/does’ and three ‘is/are’ questions:

e.g. Are you short? Do you watch documentaries?
1) 2)
3) 4)
5) 6)

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Target Structure: Question Practice (Do you / Are you)

Vocabulary: General
Level: Elementary
Time: 15 minutes
Preparation: None

Suggested Teaching method

This worksheet is designed to help students who are having difficulties distinguishing ‘do you’ and ‘are you’
questions. It can be used in the classroom, or alternatively set as homework.

Œ Students should read the notes. Answer any questions.

 Students work alone and check in pairs.

Ž Students work alone and then ask and answer the questions in pairs.

Answer Key (Other answers may be possible)

Œ 3) Do you like chicken?

4) Do you read magazines?
7) Does Sarah work in New York?
8) Do you have a car?
5) Is she a teacher? 9) Do your parents surf the Internet?
6) Is John intelligent?

 2) Does he like sushi?

3) Why do you study English?
4) Is Japan expensive?
5) Is Paris cold in winter?
6) What do you do in your free time?
7) How old is he?
8) Do you understand this exercise?

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