Simple Present Rules for Third person - Workforce & Business Sentences

Additional Workforce & Business Sentences

These examples use simple structures while teaching professional habits and third-person verbs.

• 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.

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Comprehension Exercises

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Form (Multiple Choice)

Circle the correct verb for each workplace situation.

1. The employee ( hurry / hurries ) to arrive on time.
2. He ( wash / washes ) his hands before serving the food.
3. She ( have / has ) an interview tomorrow morning.
4. The technician ( fix / fixes ) the office computer.
5. 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.

1. She __________ (want) to apply for the assistant position.
2. The secretary __________ (arrange) the documents on the desk.
3. He __________ (do) his tasks before the deadline.
4. My coworker __________ (study) business administration at night.
5. 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: __________________________________________________