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The present tense form of 'abandon' is abandon or abandons. Example: He abandons his dreams and settles for a stable job. (He abandons his dreams and settles for a stable job.)
Definition of “abandon”
- to leave behind or give up completely
- to desert or forsake
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | abandon |
| Present Continuous | abandoning |
| Present Perfect | abandoned |
Example
He abandons his principles when it's convenient for him.
Example
They abandon their responsibilities without any remorse.
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I am abandoning this project because it no longer aligns with my goals.
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They are abandoning their old ways and embracing change.
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She has abandoned her previous career path and started something new.
Example
They have abandoned their old traditions in favor of modern practices.
abandon Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | abandon |
| Singular Second Person (You) | abandon |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | abandons |
| Plural (We/You/They) | abandon |
Example
I abandon my fears.
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You abandon your doubts.
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He abandons his responsibilities.
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She abandons her dreams.
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It abandons its old habits.
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We abandon our worries.
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You abandon your inhibitions.
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They abandon their plans.
