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The present tense form of 'baw' is baw or baws. Example: She baws in frustration when things don't go her way. (She baws in frustration when things don't go her way.)
Definition of “baw”
- to cry or wail loudly and unrestrainedly
- to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry
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 | baw |
| Present Continuous | bawing |
| Present Perfect | bawed |
Example
The toddler baws whenever he doesn't get his way.
Example
They baw in protest against the unfair treatment.
Example
She is bawing because she lost her favorite toy.
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They are bawing out of frustration.
Example
He has bawed multiple times today.
Example
They have bawed since they woke up this morning.
baw 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) | baw |
| Singular Second Person (You) | baw |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | baws |
| Plural (We/You/They) | baw |
Example
I baw when I'm upset.
Example
You baw when you're sad.
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He baws when he's hungry.
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She baws when she's tired.
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It baws when it's scared.
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We baw when we're emotional.
Example
You baw when you're frustrated.
Example
They baw when they're upset.
