Remember this!
The present tense form of 'feel' is feel or feels. Example: He feels happy when he spends time with his family. (He feels happy when he spends time with his family.)
Definition of “feel”
- to experience an emotion or sensation
- to have a particular perception or belief about something
- to be aware of or sensitive to
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 | feel |
| Present Continuous | feeling |
| Present Perfect | felt |
Example
She feels joy whenever she sees her children.
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They feel gratitude for their friends.
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I am feeling tired after a long day.
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They are feeling excited about the upcoming trip.
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She has felt a sense of accomplishment in her career.
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They have felt a range of emotions during their journey.
feel 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) | feel |
| Singular Second Person (You) | feel |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | feels |
| Plural (We/You/They) | feel |
Example
I feel happy.
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You feel happy.
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He feels tired.
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She feels excited.
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It feels cold.
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We feel grateful.
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You feel proud.
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They feel anxious.
