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The present tense form of 'holds' is hold or holds. Example: She holds the key to success. (She holds the key to success.)
Definition of “hold”
- to have or keep in one's grasp
- to possess or be in control of something
- to support or bear the weight of 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
He holds the door open for others.
Example
They hold regular team meetings.
Example
She is holding a cup of coffee.
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They are holding a discussion about the project.
Example
He has held multiple leadership positions.
Example
They have held this event annually.
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.
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He holds the record for the fastest time.
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She holds the title of champion.
Example
It holds a special place in my heart.
Example
We hold the responsibility to make a difference.
Example
You hold the key to your own happiness.
Example
They hold the answers to our questions.
