ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL - SOUTH

Anabu II – D, Imus City, Cavite

Primary Division
English Department
SY 2016 – 2017
Class no.:_____
Name:__________________________ Date:______________
Grade and Section:________________ Ms. Russ / Sir Ken
Term: 2nd Parent’s Signature:________

Handout #__ in English 1

Present Tense of Verb

The present tense of the verb shows a habitual action, a present

condition, and a general truth.
 Use the –s form of the verb for singular nouns.
Example:
Dora dances gracefully.
 Use plural form of the verb for plural nouns.
Example:
Dora and Boots dance gracefully.
 Pronouns I and You always take a plural verb.
Example:
I care for you.
You love me.

A. Habitual Action
1. Gary needs book every day.
2. The children always behave well.

B. Present Condition
1. Ms. Jeanette teaches Math.
2. Classes start in all levels.

C. General Truth
1. Ice melts when it is hot.
2. The earth revolves around the sun.

Let’s practice!
Directions: Write the correct form of the action word inside the parenthesis.

1. My brother (clean) _______ the house as we work.

2. We (love) _______ her very much.
3. The baby (sleep) ________ in her crib.
4. Aunt Sally (prepare) ________ a cake for us.
5. I (help) _______ my mother all the time.