A1

Present Simple Exercises PDFSet 4: Spelling Changes: -s, -es, -ies & Irregulars

20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included

Preview: Questions

Fill in the blank with the correct option.

1.He ___ TV every evening. (watch)

a) watchesb) watchingc) watchsd) watch

2.She ___ Math at university. (study)

a) studyb) studysc) studiesd) studyes

3.He ___ the dishes after dinner. (wash)

a) washsb) washc) washingd) washes

4.She ___ a lot of water every day. (drink)

a) drinkingb) drinksc) drinkesd) drink

5.My brother ___ to work by bus. (go)

a) goesb) gosc) goessd) go

... and 15 more questions in the PDF

Preview: Answers

1.watches

2.studies

3.washes

4.drinks

5.goes

... and 15 more answers in the PDF

Preview: Explanations

1."watches"(a)

Verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, -o add -es: watch → watches.

2."studies"(c)

Consonant + y → change y to -ies: study → studies.

3."washes"(d)

Verbs ending in -sh add -es: wash → washes.

4."drinks"(b)

Most verbs simply add -s: drink → drinks.

5."goes"(a)

Verbs ending in -o add -es: go → goes.

... and 15 more explanations in the PDF

Prefer practicing online?

Try our interactive exercises with instant feedback.