The simple present tense is used to describe actions that are repeated or generally true. It is formed by using the base form of the verb except for third person singular subjects, which add -s. The spelling of regular verbs in the simple present tense is determined by their ending - verbs ending in a consonant before y drop the y and add ies, verbs ending in just a vowel before y just add s, and verbs ending in other letters like o, ch, sh, ss, s, x, or z add es.

1. Simple Present Tense
We use the simple present tense when we talk about something that is
repeated or is always true.
Usamos el “simple present” cuando hablamos de algo que se repite o es
siempre verdadero.
Repeated
Always or
generally true
Emma gets up at
seven o’clock.
They like fish.

2. The Rules
The form of the verb depends on the subject.
La forma del verbo depende del sujeto.
I you we they
he she it
(third person singular)
sing
run
jump
sings
runs
jumps

3. The Rules
-o, -ch, -sh, -ss, -s, -x or -z
The spelling of the verb depends on the ending of the verb.
Verbs ending in:
Add -esExamples:
fix go wish buzz– fixes – goes - wishes - buzzes

4. The Rules
Consonant and -y
The spelling of the verb depends on the ending of the verb.
Verbs ending in:
Remove –y and add -ies
Examples:
carry cry tidy– carries – cries - tidies

5. The Rules
Vowel and -y
The spelling of the verb depends on the ending of the verb.
Verbs ending in:
Just add -s
Examples:
say play buy– says – plays - buys