MALU TEACHER • UPWARD ENGLISHA2+ • Student Version

BE or DO?

REAL-LIFE QUESTION REVIEW

Choose the right question structure, then use it to talk about your own life.

Use BE

With descriptions, feelings, identity and location.

Are you tired?
Is she at home?

Use DO / DOES

With most action verbs and routines.

Do you work?
Does she like coffee?
BE = state / description   •   DO = action / routine
1

BE or DO?

Complete each question with am, is, are, do or does.

2

Which question is correct?

Choose A or B.

3

Correct the mistake

Rewrite each question correctly.

4

Word order

Put the words in the correct order to make questions.

5

Build the question

Use the prompt to write a complete question. Decide if you need BE or DO / DOES.

6

Answer about your life

Answer in complete sentences.

7

Longer personal answers

Do not stop at Yes / No. Add one more detail.

Example
Are you usually busy in the morning?
Yes, I am. I usually have a lot to do before lunch.

Do you work on Fridays?
Yes, I do. I normally work until the end of the afternoon.
Add frequency • time • place • person • one extra detail