Formula
- Normal verb
S + am/is/are
S + V(s/es)
I brush my teeth every day.
Describe a habit or action that happens often, over and over
Negative: - Tobe verb
- Normal verb
S + am/is/are + not
S + do/does + not + V(inf)
The sun sets in the west.
Describe the truth, the truth is obvious
Where your children (be) ________?
Where are your children.
Question ( Tobe verb )
Q: Am/is/are(not) + S +...?
A: Yes, S + am/is/are
No, S + am not/isn't/aren't
The plane takes off at 7 a.m this morning.
I've got a car, but I .................. (not / use) it much.
don't use
Question ( Normal verb )
Q: Do/does(not) + S + V(inf)
A: Yes, S + do/does
No, S + don't/doesn't
If my headache disappears, we can play tennis.
Perhaps Lisa's sister plays tennis too. You want to know. Ask Lisa.
Does your sister play tennis?
How to add s/es after the verb
– Add s after most verb: want - wants; work - works;…
– Add es after verbs end with ch, sh, s, ss, x, z, o: miss - misses; wash - washes
– Remove y and add ies after the verbs ending with a consonant : study - studies; fly - flies
We will wait until he comes.
we / not / believe the Prime Minister =>________
We don’t believe the Prime Minister.