Negative Statements

I you we + do not+base form they Oil spills don't happen that often. He She+ does not +base form It The United States doesn't import all its oil.   Constructions: do + not = don't does + not = doesn't

Examples

The supply of oil in the earth is limited. Oil doesn't exist in infinite amounts. Most countries don't produce enough oil for their energy needs, so they import oil from other countries. The OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) countries have the capacity to produce more oil, but they don't want to use up their oil too rapidly. For this reason, they limit their production.

Questions

I (Question word) + do +you +base form? we they How often do you read the newspaper?

She

(Question word) + does + he + base form?

It

How often does Jack read the newspaper?