Present Simple Rules.

Rule 1: Add –s to the verb. (Most verbs).

Examples:
• work → works (He works in an office.)

• read → reads (she reads a book)

Rule 2: Add –es when the verb ends with o,ch, sh, s, x
Examples:

• go → goes (He goes to school.)

• watch → watches (She watches TV.)

• wash → washes (She washes the dishes every evening.)

• pass → passes (He passes the ball to his teammate)

• fix → fixes (He fixes the broken chair in the living room.)

What is a Vowel and a Consonant? (This is important for Rule 3.)

Vowels are a, e, i, o, u

Consonants are  all letters other than vowels.

Rule 3: If the verb ends in consonant + y, remove –y and add –ies.

Examples:

• study → studies (He studies English.)

• carry → carries (The waiter carries the dishes carefully.)

• try → tries (She tries new recipes on weekends)

But (Important Note)

If the verb ends in vowel + y, just add –s.

Examples:

• play → plays

• enjoy → enjoys