The verbs 'do' and 'does'

Short Answer Questions

1. Type in the correct form of the verb 'to do' in the following sentences. Type the whole sentence. Use only the PRESENT tense.
John ( ******* ) his homework every night.

2. Type the complete sentence. Remember to end with a period.
I (*******) the crossword puzzle everyday.

3. We (********)the dishes when we are asked.
RULE: 'I, We, You' and 'They' always use the form 'do.'

4. You (*******)nothing for my ego.
HINT: 'Do' is sometimes used as a verb by itself.

5. Mary (********)her laundry on Friday night every week.
RULE: 'He, She, it and all singular third person subjects use 'does.'

6. The chair (******)not belong in the corner.
RULE: The word 'not' makes the sentence negative without changing the 'do or does.'

7. I (********)not like my coffee with sugar.
HINT: Often 'do' is used to make a negative sentence and 'helps' another verb.

8. Pete (*******)not eat after midnight. (Use a contraction)
Often 'do not' is written 'don't' and 'does not' becomes 'doesn't.' Try typing these "contraction" of the verb "do."

9. The women (*******)not have their hair done every week. ( Use a contraction.)
HINT: Any plural third person subject follows the same rule as 'they.'

10. You all (******)not have enough time to finish. (use a contraction)

11. The dog (*******)not like to go outside in the cold. (Use a contraction)
HINT: Here the verb changes 'like' into the negative.

12. We (******)go outside everyday.
RULE: 'Do' sometimes is used to emphasize another verb and is positive, not negative.

13. The bird (******)keep its cage clean.

14. Harry (********)like to work late.

15. I (*********)always keep my promise.
HINT: Don't let words like 'always' confuse you--follow the regular rule.

16. (Complete the following with any hints. Look back at the rules if necessary.)
Mary (********)not need any help from you.

17. The class (*****)like to get off early.

18. I (******)not like grits for breakfast.

19. She (******)not like her old friend anymore.

20. The cat (******)not like to be cold or wet.