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The present tense form of 'install' is install or installs. Example: He installs security cameras in buildings. (He installs security cameras in buildings.)
Definition of “install”
- to set up or put in place for use
- to place (someone) in a position or office
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 | install |
| Present Continuous | installing |
| Present Perfect | installed |
Example
He installs security systems in homes.
Example
They install new software updates regularly.
Example
I am installing a new printer driver on my computer.
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They are installing a new network infrastructure in the building.
Example
She has installed the latest version of the app.
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They have installed new equipment in the lab.
install 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) | install |
| Singular Second Person (You) | install |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | installs |
| Plural (We/You/They) | install |
Example
I install new software on my computer.
Example
You install new apps on your phone.
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He installs security cameras in buildings.
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She installs new equipment in the lab.
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It installs updates automatically.
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We install new devices in our network.
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You install new systems in your office.
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They install new software on their computers.
