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When can I omit an "s" at the end of a verb after "he", "she", "it"? Apart from negations, questions?
6 мар. 2025 г., 22:31
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As well as the other suggestions, you can also do it with subjunctives:
I insist that he see a doctor.
I asked that she do it a gain.
This sounds very formal, however, and many natives would add an s or use a different structure.
I insist that he sees a doctor.
I asked her to do it again.
7 мар. 2025 г., 15:17
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Great question! Normally, in the present simple tense, verbs take an -s when used with he, she, or it (e.g., She runs every morning). However, there are cases where you do not add an -s, apart from negations and questions. Here are the key situations:
1. Modal Verbs
When using modal verbs (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would), the main verb never takes an -s, even with he, she, it.
Example:
• She can swim. (Not: She can swims.)
• He must finish his work. (Not: He must finishes.)
2. Imperative Sentences (Commands)
Commands use the base form of the verb, regardless of the subject.
Example:
• Someone help her! (Not: Someone helps her!)
• Let him go. (Not: Let him goes.)
3. After “Do” in Emphatic Statements
When emphasizing an action, do is used in its base form, and the main verb remains without -s.
Example:
• She does know the answer! (Not: She does knows!)
7 мар. 2025 г., 8:18
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after modal or auxiliary verbs ( can, could, would, should, ought to, will, have to, etc )
7 мар. 2025 г., 4:04
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