Simple Present Tense and Subject-Verb Agreement

Practice flashcards covering the rules of simple present tense, subject-verb agreement for singular and plural nouns, and common time expressions.

Simple Present Tense Usage

Used for daily routines, habits, and facts.

I, you, we, they

Subjects that use the base form of the verb without adding an s or es (e.g., I read, we walk, they write).

He, she, it

Subjects that require adding s or es to the main verb (e.g., she reads, he runs).

Common time expressions

Phrases used with the simple present tense including every day, every week, always, and often.

Ahmed

A singular subject used with the verb 'checks' (e.g., Ahmed checks his email every morning).

My sister

A singular subject used with the verb 'studies' (e.g., My sister studies at UPMs).

The lecturer

A singular subject used with the verb 'explains' (e.g., The lecturer explains).

The university

A singular subject used with the verb 'organizes'.

My classmate

A singular subject used with the verb 'submits'.

The campus bus (singular)

A singular noun that requires the verb 'arrives' (e.g., The campus bus arrives at 07:30).

The campus buses (plural)

A plural subject that uses the verb 'arrive' without an s.

Sara

A singular noun used with the verb 'reads' (e.g., Sara reads before going to bed).

Subject-Verb Agreement Rule (Singular)

When the noun is singular, the verb takes an 's' (e.g., the campus bus arrives).