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The present tense form of 'perform' is perform or performs. Example: He performs magic tricks at children's parties. (He performs magic tricks at children's parties.)
Definition of “perform”
- to carry out or execute a task, action, or activity
- to entertain an audience through artistic or musical presentation
- to function or operate in a particular way
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
She performs a variety of tasks in her job.
Example
They perform a comedy sketch every Friday night.
Example
I am performing a piano recital tomorrow.
Example
They are performing a dance routine at the competition.
Example
She has performed in numerous plays throughout her career.
Example
They have performed together as a band for many years.
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 dance routine every week.
Example
You perform magic tricks at parties.
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He performs in a theater production.
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She performs on stage.
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It performs well under pressure.
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We perform in a band.
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You perform at events.
Example
They perform in a circus.
