To solve these problems, we need to use the rules for the
Simple Present Tense. Here is the main rule to remember:
* If the subject is
I, You, We, or They (or a plural noun like "parents"), use the
base form of the verb (e.g., *go, eat, play*).
* If the subject is
He, She, It (or a singular noun like "cat," "brother," or "everyone"), add
-s or
-es to the verb (e.g., *goes, eats, plays*).
Let's look at each question step by step:
1.
Subject: "I"
* Rule: Use the base form.
* Choice:
know
2.
Subject: "We"
* Rule: Use the base form.
* Choice:
go
3.
Subject: "The baby" (This is singular, like "he" or "she")
* Rule: Add -s or -es. For verbs ending in 'y' like *cry*, change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'.
* Choice:
cries
4.
Subject: "My parents" (This is plural, like "they")
* Rule: Use the base form.
* Choice:
work
5.
Subject: "His brother" (This is singular, like "he")
* Rule: Add -s.
* Choice:
wears
6.
Subject: "Everyone" (In grammar, words like everyone, everybody, and someone are treated as singular)
* Rule: Add -s.
* Choice:
wants
7.
Subject: "Danny's cat" (This is singular, like "it")
* Rule: Add -s. The verb *have* becomes *has* for singular subjects.
* Choice:
has
8.
Subject: "The water" (Water is an uncountable noun, so it is treated as singular, like "it")
* Rule: Use the singular verb *is*.
* Choice:
is
9.
Subject: "She"
* Rule: Add -s.
* Choice:
needs
10.
Subject: "They"
* Rule: Use the base form.
* Choice:
drink
Final Answer:
1. know
2. go
3. cries
4. work
5. wears
6. wants
7. has
8. is
9. needs
10. drink
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of english worksheet for 3rd grade.
