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The present tense form of 'dropt' is not commonly used in modern English. Example: The present tense form of 'dropt' is not commonly used in modern English. (The present tense form of 'dropt' is not commonly used in modern English.)
Definition of “drop”
- to let fall or allow to fall
- to decrease or decline in quantity 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 | drop |
| Present Continuous | dropping |
| Present Perfect | dropped |
Example
She drops the kids off at school every morning.
Example
They drop the letter in the mailbox.
Example
I am dropping by your place later.
Example
They are dropping hints about their upcoming project.
Example
She has dropped her keys somewhere.
Example
They have dropped the price of the product.
drop 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) | drop |
| Singular Second Person (You) | drop |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | drops |
| Plural (We/You/They) | drop |
Example
I drop the package off at the post office.
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You drop the book on the table.
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He drops the pen on the floor.
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She drops the glass and it shatters.
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It drops the toy from its mouth.
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We drop the groceries off at home.
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You drop the keys in the drawer.
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They drop the bags on the floor.
