Present Simple Tense Verb Forms

Which form of the verb is used with 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they' in affirmative sentences in the present simple tense?

What is the function of the auxiliary verb 'do' in the present simple tense?

How do verbs that end in -o, -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, or -z form the -s form?

What happens to verbs that end in a consonant + y to form the -s form?

Which of the following sentences is in the negative form in the present simple tense?

What is the correct question form of 'I go to the store'?

Verb Forms in the Present Simple Tense

Affirmative Sentences

The base form of the verb is used for:
- I, you, we, and they
- Example: I go to the store, You eat breakfast, We play soccer, They live in Paris
The -s form is used for:
- He, she, and it
- Example: He goes to the store, She eats breakfast, It plays soccer

Negative Sentences

The auxiliary verb "do" is used in the present simple tense to form negative sentences
The base form of the main verb is used after "do" and "does"
- Example: I do not go to the store, He does not eat breakfast

Question Forms

The auxiliary verb "do" is used in the present simple tense to form questions
The base form of the main verb is used after "do" and "does"
- Example: Do I go to the store?, Does he eat breakfast?

Spelling Rules

Verbs that end in -o, -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, or -z add -es to form the -s form
- Example: go -> goes, watch -> watches, pass -> passes
Verbs that end in a consonant + y, change the y to -ies to form the -s form
- Example: try -> tries, fly -> flies

Test your understanding of verb forms in the present simple tense, including affirmative and negative sentences, question forms, and spelling rules. Learn how to use the base form and -s form correctly.