Simple Present Tense: Irregular Verbs in Present Tense

Action verbs sometimes change depending on the subject. We mentioned in the last lesson that if the subject is he, she, it, or one person, thing, or animal, then we add an “-s” to most verbs. For example,

• I work at a car company.
• He works at a car company.
• Mark and Tina like pizza.
• John likes steak.
• The dogs play in the garden.
• One dog plays in the garden.

However, some verbs are a little different. We call these irregular verbs.

We add “-es” to the end of some verbs. If a verb ends in “-ch”, “-sh”, “-o”, “-z”, “-ss”, or “-x” then add “-es”.

If a verb ends in “consonant + y” then change “y” to “-ies”.

Usually, if a verb ends in “-e” then we just add an “-s”. For example,

But the word “have is special.

We need to use the verb “to have” a lot, so it is important to remember.

If you study a lot of examples and practice making your own words, then this will become very easy for you and your English will sound very natural.

Example Sentences

• I watch a movie with my family every Friday.
• He watches TV with his wife every night before bed.

English Conversation 1

A) Tina always worries about money.
B) She has to worry. Her mother has a serious disease.
A) Really? I didn’t know that.
B) It is true. So, she needs a lot of money to pay the hospital bills.

English Conversation 2

A) What does he do for a living?
B) He fixes cars. He owns his own shop.
A) That doesn’t surprise me. Every time I meet him, he discusses cars.
B) He loves talking about cars.

Learn to speak better English and improve your English grammar by simply doing this basic practice exercise. First, complete the sentences with your own answers, and then practice making your own sentences.

Tip: Say the sentences aloud. This will help you practice speaking English and improve your pronunciation and fluency.

I worry about _______________.
He worries about _______________.
I do _______________.
We do not _______________.
She does _______________.
He does not _______________ because _______________.
I have _______________.
My friend has _______________.