In the simple present tense, the verb takes the marker –s when the subject is a singular noun or pronoun. The verb does not take –s when the subject is a plural noun or pronoun.

Make sentences in the simple present tense using the verbs given in the brackets.

1. I …………………… up at 6 am. (wake)

2. He …………………… a small salary. (earn)

3. The wrestler ………………………. to stay fit and hence he ……………………. out every day. (want, work)

4. I …………………. not impressed with your performance. (be)

5. She ………………….. anxious to leave. (be)

6. My son …………………… with his left hand. (write)

7. Sonia ……………………. cartoon films for children. (produce)

8. Sakir …………………….. an ambitious young man. (be)

9. Maya ……………………. classical dance to over 100 students. (teach)

10. The political leader …………………… tremendous popularity. (enjoy)

11. I …………………….. hypocrisy. (hate)

12. Martin ……………………. a lot of money on gadgets. (spend)

Answers

1. I wake up at 6 am.

2. He earns a small salary.

3. The wrestler wants to stay fit and hence he works out every day.

4. I am not impressed with your performance.

5. She is anxious to leave.

6. My son writes with his left hand.

7. Sonia produces cartoon films for children.

8. Sakir is an ambitious young man.

9. Maya teaches classical dance to over 100 students.

10. The political leader enjoys tremendous popularity.

11. I hate hypocrisy.

12. Martin spends a lot of money on gadgets.