Simple Present Rules for Third person - Workforce & Business Sentences

Simple Present Rules for Third Person - Workforce & Business Sentences

Rule 1: Add "-s" for most verbs
to check - checks / to sign - signs

Examples: 

He checks his email every morning.
She signs the contract before working.

Rule 2: Add "-es" for verbs ending in -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, -zz
to finish - finishes / to dress - dresses

Examples: 

He finishes his reports on time. /
She dresses professionally for her job interview.

Rule 3: Add "-s" for silent "-e" endings, pronounced with an extra syllable 

To close - closes
Examples: 

The cashier closes the bill transaction when the family finishes eating.

Rule 4: Add "-es" for verbs ending in -o
to do - does

Examples: 

The assistant does excellent work for the company.

Rule 5: Add "-s" for verbs ending in vowel + "y" (buys, enjoys, pays, stays)

To buy - buys

Examples: 

The restaurant owner buys fresh avocados directly from local farmers.

Rule 6 (consonant + y → -ies):
to reply - replies / to apply - applies

Examples: 

She replies quickly to client messages. / He applies for a new job online.


Rule 7 (Irregular):
to have - has

Examples: The new manager has a meeting at 9:00 AM.

Comprehension Exercises

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Form (Multiple Choice)
Circle the correct verb for each workplace situation.

• The employee ( hurry / hurries ) to arrive on time.
• He ( wash / washes ) his hands before serving the food.
• She ( have / has ) an interview tomorrow morning.
• The technician ( fix / fixes ) the office computer.
• Mr. Smith ( reply / replies ) to emails very quickly.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Conjugate the verb in parentheses () into the correct third-person form.

• She __________ (want) to apply for the assistant position.
• The secretary __________ (arrange) the documents on the desk.
• He __________ (do) his tasks before the deadline.
• My coworker __________ (study) business administration at night.
• It __________ (take) time to learn a new job role.

Exercise 3: Error Correction (Find the Mistake)
Each sentence has one mistake. Rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. Incorrect: He check his work calendar every day.
Correct: __________________________________________________

2. Incorrect: She go to the office by bus.
Correct: __________________________________________________

3. Incorrect: The customer payses with a credit card.
Correct: __________________________________________________