English Verbs: Affirmative and Negative Forms
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English Verbs: Affirmative and Negative Forms

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What suffix do verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -ss, or -x take in the 3rd person singular form?

  • -ed
  • -ies
  • -es (correct)
  • -s
  • Which of the following verbs is correctly conjugated in the 3rd person singular?

  • She write a letter.
  • It mixes the ingredients. (correct)
  • He catchs the ball.
  • They goes to school.
  • What happens to verbs that end in a consonant followed by -y in the 3rd person singular?

  • They add -ed.
  • They remain unchanged.
  • They change -y to -ies. (correct)
  • They add -s.
  • What is the 3rd person singular form of the verb 'eat'?

    <p>Eats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which verb correctly follows the spelling rule for 3rd person singular?

    <p>She tries her best.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb 'like' for 3rd person singular?

    <p>She likes ice cream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the negative form of the verb 'eat' in 3rd person singular look like?

    <p>She doesnt eat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correct form for the verb 'go' in the 3rd person singular.

    <p>Goes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify which of the following words require an 's' at the end for correct grammatical usage.

    <p>miss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is correctly structured?

    <p>He plays football with friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities is correctly associated with a singular subject?

    <p>They watch TV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the odd one out based on common usage.

    <p>play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence contains a grammatical error?

    <p>He practice the piano every day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is a correct statement about time management?

    <p>He starts to watch TV after doing homework.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense?

    <p>He plays football every weekend.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the sentence with incorrect subject-verb agreement.

    <p>He play football with friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity does he typically do when preparing for school?

    <p>Wakes up early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes an action he performs after waking up?

    <p>Brushes hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the activities he engages in during school?

    <p>Has lunch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does he do after having lessons?

    <p>Plays football</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does he prepare for bed after a long day at school?

    <p>Brushes teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might he do during his free time after school?

    <p>Studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity indicates he is getting ready in the morning?

    <p>Has a shower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does he likely do before he goes to sleep?

    <p>Writes a story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: I __________ my homework alone?

    <p>do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which verb form is used to express a negative statement in: They __________ TV after lunch?

    <p>do not watch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper verb form for: My father always __________ up early?

    <p>gets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence ‘Kids __________ vegetables,’ how should the blank be filled?

    <p>don’t like</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the blank in 'Sarah __________ milk' be completed?

    <p>doesn’t drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct form for the sentence: He __________ to the cinema once a month.

    <p>goes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following phrases correctly fills the blank: My dad often __________ his car?

    <p>washes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone says, 'Mona usually __________ to school on foot,' which verb form fits best?

    <p>goes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Verb Conjugation in Simple Present

    • Third person singular verbs require an -s ending (e.g., He eats, She writes).
    • For negative forms, use "do not" or "does not" (e.g., He does not eat).
    • "Do" is used with I, you, we, they; "does" is used with he, she, it.

    Spelling Rules for -s Ending

    • Verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, or -o add -es (e.g., catches, wishes).
    • Verbs ending in -y with a consonant change to -ies (e.g., try becomes tries).

    Daily Routine Questions

    • Typical actions include walking to school, watching TV, doing homework, etc.
    • Common verbs to describe activities: wakes up, has, drinks, eats, plays.

    Task Instructions

    • Task 1 involves filling in specific daily actions.
    • Task 2 requires adding an (s) for proper verb forms and identifying an odd one out.
    • Task 3 focuses on correcting mistakes in subject-verb agreement.

    Mistakes to Avoid

    • Ensure proper subject-verb agreement in sentences (e.g., "We start" vs. "We starts").
    • Use "doesn’t" for third person singular negatives.

    Daily Routine Writing Task

    • Write about your activities in different times of the day: morning, afternoon, evening, and night.
    • Focus on verbs related to routine actions.

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    This quiz focuses on understanding affirmative and negative forms of verbs in the third person singular. It includes rules for verb conjugation and common spelling changes. Test your knowledge of verb forms with this interactive quiz.

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