1. Regular Verbs
* Most verbs: Add -s to the base form for third-person singular (he/she/it).
* Example: walk -> walks
* Verbs ending in -s, -x, -ch, -sh, -o: Add -es to the base form for third-person singular.
* Example: kiss -> kisses, fix -> fixes, watch -> watches, wash -> washes, go -> goes
* Verbs ending in a consonant followed by -y: Change the -y to -ies for third-person singular.
* Example: cry -> cries, try -> tries
2. Irregular Verbs
* Some verbs have irregular forms in the simple present tense. You need to learn these by heart.
* Example: be -> am/is/are, have -> has, do -> does
3. Negative Statements
* In negative statements, use "do not" or "does not" before the base form of the verb.
* Example: I do not walk (I don't walk), He does not walk (He doesn't walk)
4. Questions
* In questions, use "do" or "does" before the subject and the base form of the verb.
* Example: Do you walk?, Does he walk?
Remember:
* The simple present tense describes actions that happen regularly, habitually, or are true in general.
* It is also used for facts and truths.
Examples:
* She walks to school every day. (habitual action)
* The sun rises in the east. (fact)
* He likes pizza. (general truth)
Important Note:
While these are general patterns, there are always exceptions and irregular verbs in English. It is important to consult a dictionary or grammar reference for specific cases.