The missing -s: why Korean students say "she go to school"

The missing -s

The rule: Add -s to the verb only when the subject is he, she, or it, and only in the present tense.

Word bank

1. Fill the blank

1. He ___ (like) pizza.
2. She ___ (play) the guitar.
3. It ___ (rain) a lot in June.
4. My brother ___ (watch) TV every night.

2. Find and fix

1. My sister go to school by bus.
2. The teacher speak English very fast.
3. He always eat lunch at noon.

3. Switch the subject

Start: I eat breakfast at 7. Now write it for: he / she / my dog

4. Your turn

Write three true sentences about a friend or family member using he or she.

1. ___
2. ___
3. ___

Opinion frames

• I think ___ because ___.
• My favorite singer ___ every day, and I think that's ___.
• He/She usually ___ after school, and I think that's a good/bad habit.