Verb Endings '-s' or '-es'

In a simple present sentence where he, she, it or a name is the subject,

verbs can end in -s or -es depending on the way the verb ends.

For most words, just add -s to the end of the verb.

VERB ENDING + S EXAMPLES

One or more consonants + s (Stand) stands, calls, sends, wants

One or more consonants + e + s likes, races, writes

-ie + s lies, dies, ties

 For some words, however, you will need to add -es to the end of the verb.

Verb Ending + es Examples

-o + es goes, does,

kisses, watches, buzzes, fixes,

-sh, -ch, -tch, -x, -z, -ss + es
splashes

Change the -
(dry) dries, (fly) flies, (worry)
consonant + y y to -ie and
worries, (study) studies
add s