Third Person Verb Conjugation Rules

This video tutorial by Alex covers spelling rules for the third person present simple in English. It explains how verbs change when used with 'he', 'she', or 'it', focusing on the written form. The tutorial outlines when to add 's', 'es', or 'ies' to verbs, depending on their endings. It provides specific rules for verbs ending in consonant + 'y' and vowel + 'y'. The lesson concludes with a suggestion to take a quiz on engvid.com to test understanding.

Why is the third person present simple special in English?

• It does not change the verb form.

• It uses the same verb form as past tense.

• It uses a different subject pronoun.

• It uses a different verb form.

Which pronouns are used for the third person in present simple?

• I, you, we, they

• He, she, it

• We, they, you

• I, he, she

What is the general rule for adding 's' to verbs in third person?

• Add 's' to verbs ending in consonants.

• Add 's' to verbs ending in vowels.

• Add 's' to most verbs.

• Add 's' to all verbs.

Which of the following verbs requires 'es' in third person?

• Work

• Read

• Catch

• Start

What is the rule for verbs ending in 'ch', 'sh', 's', 'x', or 'z'?

• Add 'ed'

• Add 'es'

• Add 'ies'

• Add 's'

What is the correct third person form of 'fix'?

• Fixs

• Fixies

• Fixes

• Fix

Which verb form is correct for 'buzz' in third person?

• Buzzes

• Buzzs

• Buzzies

• Buzz

How do you change verbs ending in consonant + 'y' for third person?

• Add 's'

• Add 'es'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

Which verb form is correct for 'study' in third person?

• Studys

• Studys

• Studyes

• Studies

Which verb form is correct for 'carry' in third person?

• Caries

• Carryes

• Carries

• Carrys