Asking questions - Simple present

In the simple present, we normally use do or does to make a question.
It is normally put at the beginning of the question, before the subject.

Important to notice: after the use of a form of to do you always use the infinitive.

Examples

• Affirmative: They live in Canada.
  Question: Do they live in Canada?
• A lion eats meat.
  Does a lion eat meat?

A question can also start with a form of the verb to be.
The form of 'to be' is then used first in the sentence.

Examples

• She is friendly.
  Is she friendly?
• They are on time.
  Are they on time?

An interrogative sentence can also start with one of the other auxiliary verbs.
The question then starts with the auxiliary verb.

Examples

• Are you coming tomorrow?
• Have you ever been to Ibiza?
• Shall I have a look?
• Can I stay at your place tonight?
• May I bring my cats?