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The present tense form of 'aiding' is aiding. Example: They are currently aiding the victims of the natural disaster. (They are currently aiding the victims of the natural disaster.)
Definition of “aid”
- to provide assistance or support
- to help or assist someone
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 | aid |
| Present Continuous | is aiding |
| Present Perfect | has aided |
Example
They aid the homeless by providing food and shelter.
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He aids his classmates in understanding difficult concepts.
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The organization is aiding communities affected by the pandemic.
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She is aiding her friend in preparing for the exam.
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He has aided many people in their personal development.
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They have aided various organizations in achieving their goals.
aid 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) | aid |
| Singular Second Person (You) | aid |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | aids |
| Plural (We/You/They) | aid |
Example
I aid my friends in their projects.
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You aid your family in times of need.
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He aids his colleagues in their work.
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She aids her classmates in their studies.
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It aids the organization in achieving its goals.
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We aid our community in various ways.
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You aid those in need.
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They aid the less fortunate.
