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The present tense form of 'fluctuate' is fluctuate or fluctuates. Example: Her moods fluctuate throughout the day. (Her moods fluctuate throughout the day.)
Definition of “fluctuate”
- to change or vary irregularly
- to rise and fall in waves
- to shift back and forth
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 | fluctuate |
| Present Continuous | fluctuating |
| Present Perfect | fluctuated |
Example
The stock prices fluctuate daily.
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His energy levels fluctuate depending on his sleep.
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The temperature is fluctuating throughout the day.
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Their opinions are fluctuating as they gather more information.
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The market has fluctuated a lot in recent months.
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She has fluctuated her approach to the project.
fluctuate 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) | fluctuate |
| Singular Second Person (You) | fluctuate |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | fluctuates |
| Plural (We/You/They) | fluctuate |
Example
I fluctuate between two options.
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You fluctuate in your decision-making.
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He fluctuates in his opinions.
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She fluctuates in her mood.
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It fluctuates based on external factors.
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We fluctuate in our preferences.
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You fluctuate in your choices.
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They fluctuate in their behavior.
