1. Making Negative Statements (Saying “No”)

To make a negative sentence in the Present Simple, you cannot just add “not” to the verb. You must use do not (don’t) or does not (doesn’t) before the main action.

• For I / we / you / they, use don’t + base verb.

  • Example: I don’t go away very often on business trips.

• For he / she / it, use doesn’t + base verb. (Note: The “-s” moves to the word “does”, so the main verb stays regular.)

  • Example: Rice doesn’t grow in cold climates.

2. Formulating Questions (Asking Things)

To ask a question, you must put do or does before the person or subject.

• For I / we / you / they, use Do.

  • Example: I come from Canada. Where do you come from?

• For he / she / it, use Does.

  • Example: What does this marketing term mean? (⚠️ Warning: Never say “What means this term?”)

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