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The present tense form of 'argue' is argue or argues. Example: He argues his point convincingly. (He argues his point convincingly.)
Definition of “argue”
- to present reasons or evidence in support of or against something
- to engage in a verbal dispute or debate
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 | argue |
| Present Continuous | arguing |
| Present Perfect | argued |
Example
He argues his point with passion.
Example
They argue about politics regularly.
Example
I am arguing for stricter regulations.
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They are arguing over the best strategy.
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She has argued her position multiple times.
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They have argued about this issue before.
argue 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) | argue |
| Singular Second Person (You) | argue |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | argues |
| Plural (We/You/They) | argue |
Example
I argue my point effectively.
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You argue your case convincingly.
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He argues his position strongly.
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She argues against the proposed changes.
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It argues for better environmental policies.
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We argue for equal rights.
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You argue for better education.
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They argue about various topics.
