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The present tense form of 'perform' is perform or performs. Example: He performs magic tricks for children's parties. (He performs magic tricks for children's parties.)
Definition of “perform”
- to carry out or execute an action, task, or function
- to entertain an audience with a show, play, or concert
- to achieve or accomplish 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 | perform |
| Present Continuous | performing |
| Present Perfect | performed |
Example
He performs magic tricks at birthday parties.
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They perform a variety of songs in their concerts.
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I am performing in a dance recital next week.
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They are performing a Shakespearean play at the theater.
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She has performed in many musicals throughout her career.
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They have performed together as a band for over a decade.
perform 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) | perform |
| Singular Second Person (You) | perform |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | performs |
| Plural (We/You/They) | perform |
Example
I perform a magic trick.
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You perform a song.
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He performs a stand-up comedy routine.
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She performs a dance routine.
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It performs a function.
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We perform a play.
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You perform a concert.
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They perform a show.
