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Some� mes, we add -s or -es to the root form of the verbs to change them into simple

present tense.

Observe the use of the root form of the verbs with -s or -es in these sentences.

He goes to the offi ce.

She comes here daily.


It rains.


Open Sesame

I, you and all plural subjects

(We, They, Boys, Girls) root form of verbs are used

All singular subjects
root form of verbs are used with -s/-es
(He, She, It, Boy, Girl)

Practice Time

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in brackets.

1. I _________________ my parents. (love/loves)

Simple Present Tense
2. We _________________ French. (speak/speaks)

3. My brother _________________ me a le� er. (write/writes)

4. My father and mother _________________ tea. (drink/drinks)

5. The boy _________________ a li� le English. (know/knows)

6. The doctor _________________ the pa� ents. (treat/treats)

7. They _________________ my name. (ask/asks)

8. They _________________ to school every day. (walk/walks)

9. Anuj _________________ comics daily. (read/reads)

10. Neeta _________________ to her friend. (talk/talks)

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