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The present tense form of 'apostrophizes' is apostrophizes. Example: He often apostrophizes his favorite books when talking about them. (He often apostrophizes his favorite books when talking about them.)
Definition of “apostrophizes”
- to use an apostrophe in writing or speech
- to address someone or something in a way that shows familiarity or affection
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 | apostrophizes |
| Present Continuous | apostrophizing |
| Present Perfect | apostrophized |
Example
She apostrophizes words to indicate possession.
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They apostrophize names to show familiarity.
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I am apostrophizing this sentence for emphasis.
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They are apostrophizing phrases to clarify meaning.
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She has apostrophized many words in her writing.
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They have apostrophized the titles of all their books.
apostrophizes 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) | apostrophize |
| Singular Second Person (You) | apostrophize |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | apostrophizes |
| Plural (We/You/They) | apostrophize |
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I apostrophize words to indicate contractions.
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You apostrophize words to show familiarity.
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He apostrophizes words to indicate possession.
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She apostrophizes words to show affection.
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It apostrophizes words to clarify meaning.
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We apostrophize words to add emphasis.
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You apostrophize words to indicate contractions.
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They apostrophize words to show familiarity.
