Present Simple (Regular Verbs): He She It

Present Simple (Regular Verbs): he / she / it 1. Positive sentences (+) Structure: He / She / It + verb + -s / -es Examples: He starts at nine. She finishes at six. Key rule: In the present simple, the verb changes with he / she / it. 2. Spelling rules for the verb (he / she / it) Most verbs: add -s read → reads make → makes Verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -ss, -x: add -es finish → finishes watch → watches do / go: add -es do → does go → goes Verbs ending in consonant + y: change -y to -ies study → studies try → tries have: irregular form have → has 3. Negative sentences (-) Structure: He / She / It + does not (doesn't) + base verb Important rules: Use does in negative sentences. The main verb does not take -s / -es. Examples: She likes football. → She doesn't like football. He eats meat. → He doesn't eat meat. It rains. → It doesn't rain. 4. Contractions does not = doesn't We use contractions in speaking and informal writing. Example: Diana doesn't work on Mondays. 5. Adverbs of frequency Adverbs of frequency usually come before the main verb. Examples: Nick sometimes gets up at half past five. Dylan never has breakfast. Jayne doesn't often watch TV.