Present-Tense Verbs Lesson 102

Present-Tense Verbs A present-tense verb tells about something that is happening now or is continuing to happen. The verb form must agree with the subject of the sentence.

Present-Tense Verbs A singular subject requires the singular form of a verb. A singular verb ends in s or es.

Present-Tense Verbs A plural subject and the pronouns I and you require the plural form of a verb. Most plural verbs do not end in s or es.

Present-Tense Verbs A compound subject joined by and uses the plural form of a verb. When a compound subject is joined by or, either/or, or neither/nor, the verb form agrees with the subject closer to it.

Guided Practice 1. Textile mills ____ fabric for many uses. manufacture

Guided Practice 2. Every country ____ on textiles for its citizens. depends

Guided Practice 3. The mechanic ____ the broken machinery. fixes

Independent Practice 1. Textile factories (produce, produces) many types of fabrics.

Independent Practice 2. An upholsterer (cover, covers) a chair with fabric.

Independent Practice 6. The worker ____ the weaving machine. watches

Independent Practice 7. The thread ____ through the machine. moves

Independent Practice 12. The factory or the stores sells the textiles. The factory or the stores sell the textiles.

Independent Practice 13. Neither the couch nor the chairs need reupholstering. Neither the couch nor the chairs needs reupholstering.

Apply and Write Think about products that are made from textiles. Write one sentence about a textile product, using a singular subject and a present-tense verb.

Apply and Write Write a second sentence about another textile product, using a plural subject and a present- tense verb.