Using present tense with plural tense

 Content: USING PRESENT TENSE WITH PLURAL TENSE.

What is the Present Tense? The present tense is a verb tense that describes actions that are happening now. For example: "I play", "they run", "we eat".

What are Plural Nouns? Plural nouns are nouns that refer to more than one person, place, or thing. Examples: "cats", "dogs", "students".

Using Present Tense with Plural Nouns: When using the present tense with plural nouns, we need to make sure the verb agrees with the subject. Here are some rules:

• If the subject is a plural noun, the verb must be in the plural form. For example:
  • "Cats play" (not "cat play")
  • "Students learn" (not "student learn")
• If the subject is a plural noun, we use the base form of the verb (without -s or -es). For example:
  • "Dogs run" (not "dogs runs")
  • "Children eat" (not "children eats")

Examples:

• The cats play outside. (plural noun + plural verb)
• The students learn English. (plural noun + plural verb)
• The dogs run quickly. (plural noun + plural verb)

Classwork:Choose the correct verb to complete each sentence.

1. The boys __________ football.

(play / plays)

2. The girls __________ in the classroom.(sit / sits)

3. The teachers __________ us English.(teach / teaches)

4. The birds __________ in the sky.(fly / flies)

5. The children __________ their hands.(wash / washes)

Homework: Complete the following exercises

1. Identify the plural nouns and verbs in the following sentences:
   • The students are studying for their exam.
   • The dogs are barking loudly.