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The present tense form of 'let' is let. Example: She lets her children play in the park. (She lets her children play in the park.)
Definition of “let”
- to allow or permit
- to cause or make
- to rent or lease
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 | let |
| Present Continuous | letting |
| Present Perfect | let |
Example
She lets her cat roam around the house.
Example
They let their employees take breaks.
Example
I am letting my hair grow long.
Example
They are letting their children choose their own clothes.
Example
He has let go of his past mistakes.
Example
They have let their garden become overgrown.
let 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) | let |
| Singular Second Person (You) | let |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | lets |
| Plural (We/You/They) | let |
Example
I let my friend borrow my car.
Example
You let your dog sleep on the bed.
Example
He lets his sister use his laptop.
Example
She lets her children stay up late.
Example
It lets out a loud noise.
Example
We let our guests choose their own seats.
Example
You let your friends decide where to eat.
Example
They let their employees take time off.
