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The present tense form of 'hold' is hold or holds. Example: She holds onto her dreams with determination. (She holds onto her dreams with determination.)
Definition of “hold”
- to have and keep in one's grasp
- to support or bear the weight of something
- to keep or maintain a grip on 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 | hold |
| Present Continuous | holding |
| Present Perfect | held |
Example
She holds a pen in her hand.
Example
They hold regular meetings to discuss progress.
Example
I am holding onto the railing for support.
Example
They are holding a charity event next week.
Example
She has held various leadership positions throughout her career.
Example
They have held this tradition for generations.
hold 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) | hold |
| Singular Second Person (You) | hold |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | holds |
| Plural (We/You/They) | hold |
Example
I hold the key to success.
Example
You hold the power to change your life.
Example
He holds the door open for others.
Example
She holds onto her beliefs.
Example
It holds a special place in her heart.
Example
We hold the responsibility of making a difference.
Example
You hold the answers to your own questions.
Example
They hold hands as a sign of unity.
