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The present tense form of 'become' is become or becomes. Example: He becomes more confident with each performance. (He becomes more confident with each performance.)
Definition of “become”
- to come into existence or develop into something
- to undergo a change or transformation
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 | become |
| Present Continuous | becoming |
| Present Perfect | become |
Example
She becomes more knowledgeable with each book she reads.
Example
They become better athletes through regular training.
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I am becoming more confident in my abilities.
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They are becoming more aware of the importance of sustainability.
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She has become a respected leader in her industry.
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They have become successful entrepreneurs.
become 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) | become |
| Singular Second Person (You) | become |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | becomes |
| Plural (We/You/They) | become |
Example
I become more confident every day.
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You become stronger with each workout.
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He becomes more successful with each project.
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She becomes more patient as she grows older.
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It becomes more difficult to solve the puzzle.
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We become wiser with experience.
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You become more skilled with practice.
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They become better friends over time.
