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The present tense form of 'nailed' is nail or nails. Example: She nails the boards together to build a bookshelf. (She nails the boards together to build a bookshelf.)
Definition of “nail”
- to fasten or secure with a nail
- to hit or strike forcefully
- to accomplish or achieve something successfully
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 | nail |
| Present Continuous | nailing |
| Present Perfect | nailed |
Example
He nails the boards together to create a sturdy frame.
Example
She nails the artwork to the gallery wall.
Example
They are nailing the planks to build a deck.
Example
I am nailing the trim around the windows.
Example
She has nailed all the pieces together to form a complete structure.
Example
They have nailed the final touches on the project.
nail 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) | nail |
| Singular Second Person (You) | nail |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | nails |
| Plural (We/You/They) | nail |
Example
I nail the boards together.
Example
You nail the picture to the wall.
Example
He nails the pieces of wood together.
Example
She nails the artwork to the wall.
Example
It nails the sign to the door.
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We nail the boards together.
Example
You nail the pictures to the wall.
Example
They nail the shelves in place.
