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The present tense form of 'clap' is clap or claps. Example: He claps his hands to the rhythm of the music. (He claps his hands to the rhythm of the music.)
Definition of “clap”
- to strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound
- to applaud or show approval by clapping the hands
- to make a sudden, sharp noise
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 | clap |
| Present Continuous | clapping |
| Present Perfect | clapped |
Example
She claps her hands in delight.
Example
They clap to show their appreciation.
Example
I am clapping along with the crowd.
Example
They are clapping for the talented performer.
Example
She has clapped many times during the concert.
Example
They have clapped for every act.
clap 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) | clap |
| Singular Second Person (You) | clap |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | claps |
| Plural (We/You/They) | clap |
Example
I clap my hands.
Example
You clap your hands.
Example
He claps his hands.
Example
She claps her hands.
Example
It claps its hands.
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We clap our hands.
Example
You clap your hands.
Example
They clap their hands.
