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This guide explains the importance of subject-verb agreement and the use of tenses in English grammar. It covers the simple tenses, including present, past, and future, with a focus on the present tense. Learn how singular subjects require singular verbs, exemplified by "The boy rides his bicycle," while plural subjects need plural verbs as shown in "The boys ride their bicycle." Key rules are provided to help form the present tense for both regular singular and plural subjects, ensuring clarity and correctness in communication.
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The tense of the verb tells the time of the action. The simple tenses are the present, the past, and the future. The present tenseshows actions that are happening now.
Do notforget….. Whensubjects and verbsagree, they match in numberand person.
Singular subjectsneed singular verbs. Theboyrideshisbicycle. Plural subjectsneed plural verbs. Theboysridetheirbicycle.
Rules tokeep in mind Rule No. 1: To form the present tense for regular verbs used with a singular subject and the pronouns he, she, and itdo the following:
Rules tokeep in mind Rule No. 2:To form the present tense for regular verbs used with a plural subject and the pronouns I, you, we, and theydo not add an –s. Examples: The boys eat at the school’s dining room. You study every day after school.
