Simple present tense — English grammar for kids

The grammar rule

He, she, it: add -s — “with one person or thing, the verb takes -s or -es; with I, you, we, they it does not”

1. Time words: every day, every Sunday, on Saturdays, twice a week, always, usually.
2. He / she / it / one name → verb + s or es (watches, goes, studies). I / you / we / they → the base verb.
3. Questions and “not” use do or does + the base verb: Does she play? He doesn’t play.

Use it for: Talking about your routine, hobbies and facts (The sun rises in the east), and in every tense chapter at school.

Worked example: Kabir ___ a cartoon every day. → watches

✏️ Practice

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🖨️ Simple Present Tense Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)