Plant Science Lessons

Spelling rules for he, she, it

• + -s

Ex.: cook -> cooks, live ->lives, play ->plays

• Verbs ending in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, -o + -es

Ex.: miss -> misses, watch ->watches, fix ->fixes

brush -> brushes, go ->goes

• Verbs ending in a consonant + -y: change the –y to –ies

Ex.: carry -> carries, study -> studies

Verbs have , be are irregular.

Ex: have -> has, be -> am, is, are

Rules for pronouncing –s ending

Form

Questions (?)
Do I/ you / we / they	Vinf? work?
Does he / she / it

Short answers

Yes, I / you / we / they do. he / she / it does.

No, I / you / we / they don’t. he / she / it doesn’t.

Present Simple and adverbs of frequency

• In affirmative (+) sentences we put the adverb between the subject and the verb, but after the verb be.

Ex.: He usually arrives on time.

He is never late.

• In negative sentences we put always, usually, often between don’t / doesn’t and the verb.

Ex.: We don’t usually have geography on Tuesdays.

He doesn’t often go to parties.

List of Literature

• "A History of World Agriculture: From the Neolithic Age to the Current Crisis" by Marcel Mazoyer and Laurence Roudart - This comprehensive book provides a global perspective on the history of agriculture, covering key developments from ancient times to the present.
• "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond - While not exclusively focused on agriculture, this book explores the role of agriculture in shaping human societies and the factors influencing the development of civilizations.
• "The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture" by Wendell Berry - Berry reflects on the cultural and ecological impacts of modern agriculture, urging for a more sustainable and holistic approach to farming.
• "1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created" by Charles C. Mann - This book explores the Columbian Exchange and its profound effects on global agriculture, as crops and agricultural practices were exchanged between the Old and New Worlds.
• "The Oxford Illustrated History of Medieval England, c. 500–1500" edited by Nigel Saul - For a detailed look at medieval agriculture in Europe, this book provides insights into the agricultural practices and societal structures of the time.
• "A Revolution in Eating: How the Quest for Food Shaped America" by James E. McWilliams - Focused on the history of food in America, this book delves into the agricultural practices and culinary changes that have shaped the nation.
• "The Green Revolution: History, Impact, and Future" by David E. Kevan and Philip M. Waggoner - This book explores the Green Revolution and its impact on agricultural productivity, particularly in the mid-20th century.