Present-Tense Verbs Fifth Grade Grammar We will start by watching a video about what is to come over the next few lessons on Verbs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3GLFPcAPio

Present-Tense The tense of a verb tells when the action takes place. Present tense verbs work with singular and plural nouns. If the subject is a singular noun (one person, place, or thing), the present-tense verb ends with –s or –es. The dog jumps over the fence. If the subject is a plural noun (more than one person, place, or thing), the present-tense verb does not end with –s or –es. The dogs jump over the fence.

Agreement A present-tense verb must agree with its subject (singular or plural). Add –s to most verbs if the subject is a singular noun. Add –es to verbs that end with s, ch, sh, x, or z. Do you remember when we made singular verbs plural????? Do not add –s or –es if the subject is plural. Some examples: bring – brings scratch – scratches live – lives throw – throws wash - washes

Choose the Correct Verb The dog (chase, chases) the cat. My sister (sit, sits) at the table. The girls (run, runs) to the playground. The teachers (work, works) after school. Mr. Bailey (make, makes) announcements. We (like, likes) our new class pet.

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Present Tense Notes Try It Out: The bird _______________. (hatch) A present tense verb shows action that happens now. Add –s or –es to most verbs to show the present tense if the subject is singular.   He paints. The boy rushes. She types. Freda fixes the gate. Cal misses the bus. It fizzes. The belt pinches. The paint dries. Do not add –s or –es if the subject is plural or I or you. I paint. They rush. You type. The paints dry. Try It Out: The bird _______________. (hatch) The alarm ______________. (buzz) The boys ______________. (rush) We ________________. (talk) Dad __________________. (worry) The baby ______________. (fuss)

Homework Assignment With the class time remaining, please complete the homework assignment…. On page 26- Please rewrite the sentence using the correct present tense verb. On page 44- Follow directions on A & B. On part B, make sure that you correct EIGHT verbs to make them present tense.