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The present tense form of 'jar' is jar or jars. Example: The loud crash jars my nerves. (The loud crash jars my nerves.)
Definition of “jar”
- to shake or jolt abruptly
- to make a harsh or discordant sound
- to startle or shock someone
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 | jar |
| Present Continuous | jarring |
| Present Perfect | jarred |
Example
The loud noise jars my concentration.
Example
The sudden movement jars the camera.
Example
The constant construction noise is jarring to the residents.
Example
The conflicting opinions are jarring to the team.
Example
The recent events have jarred the community.
Example
She has jarred her ankle while running.
jar 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) | jar |
| Singular Second Person (You) | jar |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | jars |
| Plural (We/You/They) | jar |
Example
I jar the bottle to loosen the lid.
Example
You jar the door when you close it.
Example
He jars the table with his elbow.
Example
She jars the glass on the counter.
Example
It jars the shelf when it falls.
Example
We jar the pickles in the jar.
Example
You jar the cans on the shelf.
Example
They jar the boxes while moving.
