dear native speakers english teachers ..... 
 
right now i am teaching reading for a second language class... the pupils are between 8-9 years.my topic is about occupations... my questions are...
 
 
1. how do you read  simple present sentences ... for example :
 
a. a cobbler mends shoes.
b. a greengrocer sells vegetables.
 
 
2. do you drop the   s  letter in the verb  mends and sells  when reading the sentences ?
   Thank you for sharing ....