This document provides rules for conjugating verbs in the present simple tense in English. It lists the affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms, as well as short affirmative and negative answers. For the affirmative, -s is usually added to the verb, except when the verb ends in a consonant plus -y or certain letters like -s, -z, -ch, where -es is added instead.

1. PRESENT SIMPLE

2. affirmative

3. Negative

4. interrogative

5. Short answers (affirmative)

6. Short answers (negative)

7. Spelling rules for the affirmative Usually we only add -s to the verb: I play football -> he play s football. However, if the verb ends in consonant + –y : I study French -> she stud ies French. If the verb ends in –s, -z, -ch, -sh, -x, -o : I watch TV -> He watch es TV. I go to school -> She go es to school.