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The present tense form of 'assay' is assay or assays. Example: She assays different methods to solve the problem. (She assays different methods to solve the problem.)
Definition of “assay”
- to attempt or try something
- to analyze or examine a substance for its composition or quality
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 | assay |
| Present Continuous | assaying |
| Present Perfect | assayed |
Example
She assays different approaches to teaching.
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They assay the water quality regularly.
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I am assaying the chemical composition of the substance.
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They are assaying the effectiveness of the new product.
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She has assayed multiple samples in the lab.
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They have assayed the soil for nutrient levels.
assay 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) | assay |
| Singular Second Person (You) | assay |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | assays |
| Plural (We/You/They) | assay |
Example
I assay the situation.
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You assay the substance.
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He assays the sample.
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She assays the material.
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It assays the composition.
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We assay the data.
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You assay the product.
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They assay the results.
