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When can you use make or makes in an interrogative sentence?

You can use "make" or "makes" in an interrogative sentence (a question) depending on the subject of the sentence and the tense you're using.

Here's a breakdown:

1. Present Simple Tense:

* Singular Subject: Use "makes" if the subject is singular (e.g., she, he, it, the cat).

* Example: Does she make her own coffee?

* Plural Subject: Use "make" if the subject is plural (e.g., they, we, the students).

* Example: Do they make their own lunch?

2. Past Simple Tense:

* All Subjects: Use "made" regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural.

* Example: Did she make a cake?

* Example: Did they make a mess?

Examples:

* Does the bakery make delicious bread? (Present Simple, singular subject)

* Do you make your own jam? (Present Simple, plural subject)

* Did they make a decision? (Past Simple, plural subject)

* Did he make a mistake? (Past Simple, singular subject)

Remember that the helping verb ("do" or "did") is used to form questions in the present and past simple tenses.

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