The present simple is used to talk about habits, routines and facts.

I, you verb

I walk.

I catch.

I fly.

You walk.

You catch.

You fly.
he, she, it verb + s / es / ies

He walks.

He catches.

He flies.

She walks.

She catches.

She flies.

It walks.

It catches.

It flies.
we, you, they verb

We walk.

We catch.

We fly.

You walk.

You catch.

You fly.

They walk.

They catch.

They fly.

* In English we ALWAYS need a subject with the verb in the simple present.

Third Person singular Rules (HE/SHE/IT)

  • Add “-s” at the end of most verbs.
    • run / walk / sing
      • he runs
      • she walks
      • it sings
  • Add “-es” at the end of verbs that end with -ch/ -sh / -o / -x / -s / -z.
    • teach / wash / go / fix / kiss / buzz
      • He → teaches, fixes
      • She → washes, kisses
      • It → goes, buzzes
  • Add “-ies” at the end of verbs that end with a consonant and “y”.
    • fly / cry / marry / fry / try / apply
      • He → flies, fries
      • She → cries, tries
      • It → marries, applies

Exercise

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