You're absolutely right! In English, we generally add "s" or "es" to the base form of a verb when the subject is in the third person singular (he, she, it). Here are a few points to remember:
Basic Rule: For most verbs, we simply add "s" for third person singular, e.g., "He plays," "She runs."
Verbs ending in -o, -ch, -sh, -ss, -x: We add "es" to these verbs, e.g., "He goes," "She watches," "It finishes."
Changing y to i: If a verb ends in a consonant + "y," we change the "y" to "i" and add "es," e.g., "He flies" becomes "He flyes." However, if the verb ends in a vowel + "y," we simply add "s," e.g., "He plays."
Here are the examples you provided, showing correct usage:
- "My favourite TV show starts at 8 o'clock."
- "She finishes work early on Fridays."
- "My brother studies at university."
If you have any questions or need more examples or explanations about verb conjugation or any other topic, feel free to ask!