Simple Present Tense Verb Rules

The video tutorial explains the rules for adding 's', 'es', or 'ies' to verbs in the simple present tense. It begins with examples and introduces three main rules: adding 'es' to verbs ending with specific letters, adding 'ies' to verbs ending with a consonant followed by 'y', and adding 's' to verbs ending with a vowel followed by 'y'. The video concludes with a general rule for verbs not covered by the specific rules.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Past tense verb rules

• Future tense verb rules

• Simple present tense verb rules

• Complex sentence structures

In the example 'Sam tries to score better', what change is made to the verb?

• Replace 'y' with 'ies'

• Add 's'

• Add 'es'

• No change

Which of the following verbs would require 'es' in the simple present tense?

• Run

• Try

• Go

• Play

What is the rule for adding 'es' to verbs in simple present tense?

• When verbs end with 'y'

• When verbs end with 'o', 'ch', 'sh', 'z', 's', 'ss', or 'x'

• When verbs end with a vowel

• When verbs end with a consonant

Which verb form is correct for 'wish' in simple present tense?

• Wishs

• Wishes

• Wishies

• Wish

Which verb form is correct for 'teach' in simple present tense?

• Teachies

• Teach

• Teaches

• Teaches

What is the correct form of 'relax' in simple present tense?

• Relax

• Relaxies

• Relaxes

• Relaxes

When do you add 'ies' to a verb in simple present tense?

• When the verb ends with 'o'

• When the verb ends with a consonant followed by 'y'

• When the verb ends with 's'

• When the verb ends with a vowel followed by 'y'

What is the correct form of 'deny' in simple present tense?

• Denies

• Denys

• Denyies

• Deny

Which of the following verbs changes to 'carries' in simple present tense?

• Carry

• Car

• Care

• Cary