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The present tense form of 'falter' is falter or falters. Example: He falters when faced with difficult decisions. (He falters when faced with difficult decisions.)
Definition of “falter”
- to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, or intent
- to speak hesitatingly or brokenly
- to move unsteadily
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 | falter |
| Present Continuous | faltering |
| Present Perfect | faltered |
Example
She falters when speaking in public.
Example
They falter in their commitment to the project.
Example
I am faltering in my attempts to learn a new language.
Example
They are faltering in their efforts to meet the deadline.
Example
She has faltered in her resolve to quit smoking.
Example
They have faltered in their progress towards their goals.
falter 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) | falter |
| Singular Second Person (You) | falter |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | falters |
| Plural (We/You/They) | falter |
Example
I falter when I'm nervous.
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You falter when faced with challenges.
Example
He falters in his decision-making.
Example
She falters when speaking in public.
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It falters when confronted with obstacles.
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We falter when we lack confidence.
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You falter under pressure.
Example
They falter in their commitment.
