Remember this!
The present tense form of 'bowe' is bow or bows. Example: She bows to show her respect. (She bows to show her respect.)
Definition of “bow”
- to bend the body forward and downward by bending the knees
- to incline the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting
- to submit or yield to someone or something
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 | bow |
| Present Continuous | bowing |
| Present Perfect | bowed |
Example
He bows when meeting someone for the first time.
Example
She bows before entering the dojo.
Example
They are bowing to show their gratitude.
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I am bowing to apologize.
Example
She has bowed to the elders as a sign of respect.
Example
They have bowed to the customs of the land.
bow 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) | bow |
| Singular Second Person (You) | bow |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | bows |
| Plural (We/You/They) | bow |
Example
I bow to show my respect.
Example
You bow to greet others.
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He bows to his superiors.
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She bows to her elders.
Example
It bows to its master.
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We bow to pay our respects.
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You bow to show your gratitude.
Example
They bow to honor their traditions.
