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The present tense form of 'approach' is approach or approaches. Example: She approaches her work with enthusiasm. (She approaches her work with enthusiasm.)
Definition of “approach”
- to come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time
- to make a proposal or request to 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 | approach |
| Present Continuous | approaching |
| Present Perfect | approached |
Example
He approaches every challenge with confidence.
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They approach their work with dedication.
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She is approaching the finish line.
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They are approaching the situation with caution.
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He has approached the problem from different angles.
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They have approached the issue with an open mind.
approach 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) | approach |
| Singular Second Person (You) | approach |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | approaches |
| Plural (We/You/They) | approach |
Example
I approach the situation with caution.
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You approach challenges with determination.
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He approaches problems analytically.
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She approaches her work creatively.
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It approaches the issue systematically.
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We approach tasks collaboratively.
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You approach opportunities with optimism.
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They approach challenges strategically.
