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When the root form of a verb ends in -ch, -sh, -s or -x, we add -es to the root form of
verb:
match matches watch watches
wish wishes fix fixes
cross crosses
Use of the Simple Present Tense
This tense expresses a repeated or everyday action.
I get up every morning at 7 am.
O
We play in the park every day.
O
My father always speaks the truth.
O
We can use words such as always, usually, generally, every day and sometimes
with this tense. The action can be a habit, a hobby or a daily routine.
This tense also expresses general truths.
The sun rises in the east.
O
Plants grow in the soil.
O
Practice Time
Simple Present Tense
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs given in brackets.
1. My father ______________ (read) the newspaper every day.
2. The girl ______________ (sing) a song.
3. He ______________ (watch) television at night.
4. The baby ______________ (cry) loudly.
5. They ______________ (laugh) at my joke.
6. She ______________ (water) the plants.
B. Rewrite the sentences changing their subjects from singular to plural. Remember to
make other necessary changes in the sentences.
1. This frog hops.
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