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The present tense form of 'explain' is explain or explains. Example: He explains the process step by step. (He explains the process step by step.)
Definition of “explain”
- to make clear or understandable
- to provide information about or describe something in detail
- to give reasons or justification for 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 | explain |
| Present Continuous | explaining |
| Present Perfect | explained |
Example
She explains the concept during the lecture.
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They explain the rules to new members.
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I am explaining the process to the team.
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They are explaining the problem to the customer.
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She has explained the instructions to everyone.
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They have explained the situation to their parents.
explain 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) | explain |
| Singular Second Person (You) | explain |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | explains |
| Plural (We/You/They) | explain |
Example
I explain the concept to my students.
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You explain the process to your team.
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He explains the situation to his colleagues.
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She explains the instructions to the team.
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It explains the process to the users.
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We explain the details to our clients.
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You explain the rules to the participants.
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They explain the concept to the audience.
