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The present tense form of 'ambush' is ambush or ambushes. Example: The hunters often ambush their prey in the dense forest. (The hunters often ambush their prey in the dense forest.)
Definition of “ambush”
- to attack or surprise someone by hiding and waiting for them
- to catch someone off guard or unexpectedly
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 | ambush |
| Present Continuous | ambushing |
| Present Perfect | have ambushed |
Example
The predators ambush their prey in the tall grass.
Example
We ambush the enemy from multiple directions.
Example
The special forces are ambushing the enemy stronghold.
Example
They are ambushing unsuspecting targets in the city.
Example
The guerrilla fighters have ambushed several military convoys.
Example
We have ambushed the enemy's supply lines.
ambush 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) | ambush |
| Singular Second Person (You) | ambush |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | ambushes |
| Plural (We/You/They) | ambush |
Example
I ambush the enemy troops.
Example
You ambush the enemy troops.
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He ambushes the enemy troops.
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She ambushes the enemy troops.
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It ambushes the enemy troops.
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We ambush the enemy troops.
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You ambush the enemy troops.
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They ambush the enemy troops.
