Understanding Third Person Singular Verb Spelling

What do we generally add to a verb when talking about one person or thing in the present tense?

• Add 'ly'

• Add 'ed'

• Add 's'

• Add 'ing'

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

• Run

• Catch

• Play

• Jump

How do you modify a verb ending in a consonant plus 'y' for the third person singular?

• Add 'ing'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Add 'es'

• Add 's'

What is the correct third person singular form of 'fly'?

• Flies

• Flyes

• Fly

• Flying

What should you do if a verb ends in a vowel plus 'y'?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'

• Add 's'

• Add 'ing'

• Add 'es'