Grammar - Verbs with an s or es

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.

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What does it mean when a verb ends with 's'?

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When a verb ends with 's', it usually means that the subject is singular (one person or thing).

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What does it mean when a verb ends with 'es'?

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When a verb ends with 'es', it is often used with singular subjects that end in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', or 'sh'.

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Fill in the blank: The cat _______ (run/runs) fast.

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The correct answer is 'runs' because 'cat' is singular.

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Fill in the blank: The dogs _______ (bark/barks) loudly.

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The correct answer is 'bark' because 'dogs' is plural.

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What is the rule for using 's' with verbs?

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Use 's' with singular subjects (he, she, it) in the present tense.

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What is the rule for using 'es' with verbs?

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Use 'es' with singular subjects that end in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', or 'sh'.

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Fill in the blank: The foxes _______ (run/runs) in the field.

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The correct answer is 'run' because 'foxes' is plural.

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Fill in the blank: The teacher _______ (help/helping) the students.

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The correct answer is 'helps' because 'teacher' is singular.

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What is the present tense of 'to watch' for 'he'?

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The present tense is 'watches'.