This is a classic for a reason, but let's make it intermediate.
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How to play: Partner up. Interview each other about a third person you both know (a mutual friend, a family member, a famous person). Because you're talking about him or her, you'll be forced to use the third-person -s constantly.
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Example Questions: "What time does Marco usually wake up?" "What does he typically have for breakfast?" "Where does he work?" "What does he do for fun?"
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Why it works: It creates a natural and repetitive context for using the target grammar, moving the focus from the rule to the communication.
A fun way to practice general truths.
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How to play: Create statements about the world, some true and some false. The other player must correct the false statements. This uses both positive and negative forms.
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Example:
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You: "The Amazon River flows through Egypt." (Fiction)
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Partner: "That's false! The Amazon River doesn't flow through Egypt. The Nile flows through Egypt."
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You: "Bees produce honey." (Fact)
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Partner: "That's true! Bees produce honey."
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Why it works: It combines grammar practice with general knowledge, making the learning process more dynamic and engaging.
Part 3: Comprehensive Exercises for Mastery
One sentence in each pair is incorrect. Identify the mistake and correct it.
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a) He play the guitar very well.
b) They play football every weekend.
Write a short paragraph about a person you admire (it can be real or fictional). Describe their daily habits and one general truth about their character. Use at least four different action verbs, ensuring you use the third-person -s correctly.
Example:
"My friend Lena is a doctor. She wakes up very early every day. She walks to the hospital where she works. Lena cares deeply for her patients. She always *says that kindness is as important as medicine."
