MCQmediumThe Present Tense

When 'does' is used as an auxiliary verb after a third person singular subject in the present simple tense, what happens to the main verb?

Options

aIt remains in its past participle form.

bIt adds '-ing'.

cIt loses its 's/es'.check_circle

dIt becomes plural.

Key Points

The 'Note' in Lesson 2, section D, states: "When 'does' is used as an auxiliary verb after a third person singular subject, the main verb loses its 's/es'."

Source

Class 6 › English Grammar and Composition › Chapter 2: The Tenses › Topic: The Present Tense

Aligned to the NCTB national curriculum.