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The present tense form of 'aligning' is align or aligns. Example: He aligns his actions with his values. (He aligns his actions with his values.)
Definition of “align”
- to arrange or adjust in a straight line
- to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, cause, or principle
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 | align |
| Present Continuous | aligning |
| Present Perfect | aligned |
Example
She aligns the columns in the spreadsheet.
Example
They align their actions with their values.
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I am aligning my schedule with my goals.
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They are aligning their strategies for success.
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She has aligned all the elements on the webpage.
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They have aligned their interests with the organization's mission.
align 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) | align |
| Singular Second Person (You) | align |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | aligns |
| Plural (We/You/They) | align |
Example
I align my thoughts with my goals.
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You align your actions with your values.
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He aligns his behavior with his principles.
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She aligns her decisions with her beliefs.
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It aligns its strategy with its goals.
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We align our efforts for success.
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You align your interests with the team.
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They align their plans with the organization.
