Let's solve each sentence step by step, following the grammar rules provided:
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Rule Reminder:
- When the subject is
singular, add
-s to the verb (except for "I" or "you").
- When the subject is
plural, the verb form
does not change.
- For
present continuous tense, use
am/is/are + present participle (-ing).
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1. I (walk / walks) to school.
- Subject:
I → First person singular
- Rule:
Do not add -s for "I"
- Correct verb:
walk
✔ Answer: walk
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2. The children are (play / playing) a game.
- Subject:
The children → plural
- Auxiliary verb:
are → indicates
present continuous tense
- So we need the
-ing form of the verb
- Correct form:
playing
✔ Answer: playing
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3. Megan and Sara (sleep / sleeps) in the bedroom.
- Subject:
Megan and Sara → two people =
plural
- Plural subject → verb does
not get -s
- Correct verb:
sleep
✔ Answer: sleep
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4. Michael (drive / drives) his car to work.
- Subject:
Michael → singular (third person)
- Third person singular → add
-s to the verb
- Correct verb:
drives
✔ Answer: drives
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5. She is (builds / building) a sandcastle.
- Subject:
She → third person singular
- Auxiliary verb:
is → present continuous tense
- Need the
-ing form of the verb
- Correct form:
building
✔ Answer: building
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6. They (wash / washes) the car.
- Subject:
They → plural
- Plural subject → no -s added
- Correct verb:
wash
✔ Answer: wash
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7. My teacher (sing / sings) in the choir.
- Subject:
My teacher → singular (third person)
- Add
-s to the verb
- Correct verb:
sings
✔ Answer: sings
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8. We are (eats / eating) fruits for snack.
- Subject:
We → plural
- Auxiliary verb:
are → present continuous tense
- Need the
-ing form of the verb
- Correct form:
eating
✔ Answer: eating
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
walk
2.
playing
3.
sleep
4.
drives
5.
building
6.
wash
7.
sings
8.
eating
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📝 Explanation Summary:
- Use
-s with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it, names).
- Use base form for plural subjects and "I", "you".
- With
am/is/are, always use the
-ing form (present participle) for continuous actions.
This exercise helps build understanding of
subject-verb agreement and
tense usage in English grammar.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present tense verb worksheet.
