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The present tense form of 'minding' is mind or minds. Example: He minds his manners when he is in public. (He minds his manners when he is in public.)
Definition of “mind”
- to be cautious or careful about something
- to pay attention to or take care of someone or 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 | mind |
| Present Continuous | minding |
| Present Perfect | minded |
Example
She minds her manners when she is in public.
Example
They mind their own business and don't interfere.
Example
I am minding my own business and not getting involved.
Example
They are minding their own interests and not interfering.
Example
She has minded her own business and avoided unnecessary drama.
Example
They have minded their own interests and not gotten involved.
mind 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) | mind |
| Singular Second Person (You) | mind |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | minds |
| Plural (We/You/They) | mind |
Example
I mind my own business.
Example
You mind your manners.
Example
He minds his manners.
Example
She minds her own business.
Example
It minds its own interests.
Example
We mind our own business.
Example
You mind your own affairs.
Example
They mind their own interests.
