Let’s solve each sentence step by step using the rules given in the worksheet:
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Rule Recap:
- 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 (no ‘s’ added).
Also, note that some sentences use the
present continuous tense (“be + -ing”), which is different from simple present. We must pay attention to whether the sentence already has a helping verb like “are”, “is”, or “am”.
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1. I (walk / walks) to school.
- Subject:
I → Exception to the rule! Even though “I” is singular, we do
not add ‘s’.
- Correct answer:
walk
✔ Answer: walk
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2. The children are (play / playing) a game.
- “are” is a helping verb → This is
present continuous tense.
- Structure:
be + verb-ing
- So we need the
-ing form of the verb.
- Correct answer:
playing
✔ Answer: playing
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3. Megan and Sara (sleep / sleeps) in the bedroom.
- Subject:
Megan and Sara → Two people =
plural
- Rule: Plural subject → verb does
not get ‘s’
- Correct answer:
sleep
✔ Answer: sleep
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4. Michael (drive / drives) his car to work.
- Subject:
Michael → Singular (one person)
- Not “I” or “you”, so we
add ‘s’
- Correct answer:
drives
✔ Answer: drives
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5. She is (builds / building) a sandcastle.
- “is” is a helping verb → This is
present continuous tense.
- Structure:
be + verb-ing
- So we need the
-ing form.
- Correct answer:
building
✔ Answer: building
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6. They (wash / washes) the car.
- Subject:
They → Plural
- Rule: Plural subject → verb does
not get ‘s’
- Correct answer:
wash
✔ Answer: wash
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7. My teacher (sing / sings) in the choir.
- Subject:
My teacher → Singular (one person)
- Not “I” or “you”, so we
add ‘s’
- Correct answer:
sings
✔ Answer: sings
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8. We are (eats / eating) fruits for snack.
- “are” is a helping verb → This is
present continuous tense.
- Structure:
be + verb-ing
- So we need the
-ing form.
- Correct answer:
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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## 💡 Quick Tip:
Always check:
- Is there a helping verb like “is/are/am”? → Then use
-ing form.
- If no helping verb, check if subject is singular/plural → then apply ‘s’ rule (except for I/you).
You’ve got this! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present tense verb worksheet for 3rd grade.
