Present Simple with He, She, It
Present simple (he, she, it)
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How to use this lesson
For the teacher:
Guide learners through the rule table, then give 12 minutes for the practice exercises. Check answers together by having students read their full sentences out loud.
For the learner:
First, read the four simple rules and example sentences carefully. Next, complete each task from 1 to 12 and check your score.
Grammar Rules: Present Simple with He, She, and It
| Pattern | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Add -s | Add -s for he, she, and it. | She feeds the dog. |
| 2. Add -es | Add -es after s, sh, ch, x, and o. | He brushes the cat. |
| 3. Negative | Use doesn't with the plain verb for no. | The cat doesn't like water. |
| 4. Question | Use Does and the plain verb for questions. | Does your dog sleep here? |
1. Choose the correct sentence: (she)
2. Choose the correct sentence: (he)
3. Choose the correct sentence: (it)
4. Rewrite the sentence with 'He': (he)
I walk the dog in the park.
____5. Rewrite the sentence with 'She': (she)
I clean the bird cage every day.
____6. Rewrite the sentence with 'The cat': (it)
They move their tail when happy.
____7. Fill the gap with the correct form of 'feed': (she)
My sister ___ the quiet rabbit every morning.
____8. Fill the gap with the correct form of 'wash': (he)
My brother ___ the cute puppy on Sundays.
____9. Fill the gap for a negative sentence: (doesn't)
This quiet cat ___ make any noise.
____10. Fill the gap for a question: (does)
___ your pet like soft fur brushes?
____11. Correct the error in this message: (she)
Write the corrected full first sentence:
____12. Correct the error in this message: (doesn't)
Write the corrected verb (one word only):
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