Simple Present Tense

2. Arrange the following adjectives to its proper
order.
1. How much do those (big three red) ribbons
cost?
2. I need ( small green five) boxes.
3. Jun and Kim bought (big two orange) balls.
4. Lucy gave her Mom (red ten sweet) apples.
5. Mang Kanor feeds his (eleven yellow little)
ducklings.

3. What is a Verb?
•Word that indicates a physical action
(e.g., “drive”), a mental action (e.g.,
“think”) or a state of being (e.g.,
“exist”).
•Every sentence contains a verb. Verbs are
almost always used along with a noun or
pronoun to describe what the noun or
pronoun is doing.

5. What is the story all about?
What is the name of the
dog?
Tell something about the
activities of the dog.

6. Pick out the verb used in the sentence.
1.He recites poems that he learned from school.
2.They go to the hospital for a medical check-up.
3.He gets weaker and weaker every day.
4.The doctor shakes his head slowly.
5.I always buy those food near my school.

8. Example:
Learning Task 1: Identify the correct verb form to be
used in each statement. Choose from the options in
the parentheses. Write your answers in your
notebook.
1. The school (has, have) various academic programs.
2. Lian (hangs, hang) her hand-made lanterns.
3. The sun (shines, shine) brightly.
4. Teacher Mara (prepares, prepare) activities about
verbs.
5. Both of my parents often (works, work) at night as
call center agents.

9. SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE FOR SINGULAR SUBJECTS
• Most verbs form their simple present tense by adding –
s to their base forms.
Examples:
Enrico draws his masterpiece.
Everyday, Ramona rides a jeepney on her way to
school.
• For verbs ending in -ss, -sh, -ch, -x and -o, the simple
present tense is formed by adding -es.
Examples: She brushes her teeth three times a day.
The baker mixes the ingredients in a bowl.

10. • For verbs ending in –y preceded by vowels, the
simple present tense is formed by adding -s.
Examples: Christine buys vitamins for her
family.
My sister enjoys her three-week vacation.
• For verbs ending in –y preceded by consonants,
the simple present tense is formed by changing y
to i, then, add –es.
Examples: My father dries his harvested crops.
Anthony copies the lesson.

11. SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE FOR PLURAL SUBJECTS
Plural subjects take the simple (or the base) form
of the verb when expressing the present tense.
Examples: You prepare a report on this.
We follow the instructions of our leader.
They plan for grandfather’s birthday celebration.
The students sing a song for their teacher.
Anna and Anton review for their exams.

12. PRONOUNS I AND YOU
Though singular in nature, the pronoun I when used in a sentence
uses am (for be-verb) and takes the simple (or the base) form of
the verb when expressing the present tense.
Example: I prepare this report for our class.
The pronoun you whether singular or plural always takes simple
(or the base) form of the verb when expressing the present tense.
Examples: You write a letter to your teacher. (You in singular
form)
You submit your projects to your teacher. (You in plural form)

13. C. Verb ‘To Be’ (Expressing Present Condition)
• Except for the pronoun I which uses am, the simple
present tense of be-verb used in he/she/it and other
singular subjects is is while you, we, they and other plural
subjects use are.
• Examples: I am a dentist. (The verb am is used for simple
present tense of the pronoun I.)
You are our sponsor for this activity.
Arlene is a helpful classmate.
Carlo and Carla are good dancers.
They are the most important assets of this company.

14. Learning Task 2: Choose the correct form of
the verb in each statement.
1. Every Filipino (do, does) his/her share of serving
his/her country.
2. Each scouting organization (teach, teaches) the
youth to be obedient and responsible.
3. Ethan (clean, cleans) his surroundings.
4. Manny and Joy (segregate, segregates) their
household wastes.
5. Villamiel Family (manage, manages) the finances
well.

15. 6. Filipinos (love, loves) their country, the
Philippines.
7. Our teachers (live, lives) here.
8. Our national heroes (inspire, inspires) me.
9. The pupils (obey, obeys) their school rules.
10.We (do, does) not violate the laws of the
land.

16. Two content layout with table
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Class Group 1 Group 2
Class 1 82 95
Class 2 76 88
Class 3 84 90

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Group
Title
Group
A
Group
B
Group
C
Group
D

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