Sure! Here is the worksheet with the verbs in the correct column in the third person singular:
/s/ /iz/ /z/
play watch come
talk laugh dance
smoke visit drive
kiss teach
swim mix
wash close
ride sit
sleep open
know speak
change
We group the verbs into three columns based on how their third person singular form is pronounced: /s/, /z/, and /iz/.
Now let's read out the verbs from each column:
/s/ column: play, watch, talk, laugh, dance
/iz/ column: comes, drives, visits, closes, knows
/z/ column: comes, laughs, dances, smokes, kisses, teaches, mixes, sits, opens, speaks, changes
Please note that some verbs may fall into more than one column depending on the context and spelling rules, but for the purpose of this exercise, we have categorized them based on their pronunciation in the third person singular form.
I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
Steve Smith met Carmen Ruiz-Perez from Spain in Torbay, when they were both in their twenties. They fell in love and decided to get married. However, soon after their engagement, Carmen moved to France for work. The long-distance relationship started to cool down and eventually ended.
A year after their engagement, Steve tried to get in touch with Carmen again, but he found out that she had changed her address in Paris. Determined to reconnect with her, he sent a letter to her mother's address in Spain. In the letter, he expressed his feelings for Carmen and asked her if she was married or if she ever thought of him or coming back to England. Steve also gave his phone number and requested Carmen to contact him.
Unfortunately, Carmen's mother did not send the letter to her daughter. Instead, the letter accidentally fell behind the fireplace and remained there for several years. Eventually, the letter was discovered a few years later, 17 years ago, after it was initially sent.
This story highlights the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship and the importance of effective communication. Despite the time and distance that had separated them, Steve's love for Carmen never faded. The letter's discovery brought back memories and emotions from their past, reminding Steve of their love story.
In conclusion, Steve's attempt to reconnect with Carmen through a letter demonstrates his perseverance and longing for their relationship. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond their control led to a communication breakdown. This story teaches us that open and direct communication is crucial in relationships, and it highlights the significance of seizing opportunities to express our feelings and not letting them go unspoken.
/s/ /iz/ /z/
play watch come
talk laugh dance
smoke visit drive
kiss teach
swim mix
wash close
ride sit
sleep open
know speak
change
We group the verbs into three columns based on how their third person singular form is pronounced: /s/, /z/, and /iz/.
Now let's read out the verbs from each column:
/s/ column: play, watch, talk, laugh, dance
/iz/ column: comes, drives, visits, closes, knows
/z/ column: comes, laughs, dances, smokes, kisses, teaches, mixes, sits, opens, speaks, changes
Please note that some verbs may fall into more than one column depending on the context and spelling rules, but for the purpose of this exercise, we have categorized them based on their pronunciation in the third person singular form.
I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.