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He, she, it + verb + s

When using the third person singular add –s to the verb.

  • My hippo runs very fast.
    (it/hippo + verb/run + s)
  • He works in an office.
  • Maria walks to work.

With questions and negatives don’t add -s to the verb.

  • He doesn’t like football.
    (negative)
  • He likes football.
    (positive + s)
  • Does he like football?
    (question)