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The present tense form of 'posits' is posit or posits. Example: The scientist posits that there is a correlation between the two variables. (The scientist posits that there is a correlation between the two variables.)
Definition of “posit”
- to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something
- to deposit or place something in a particular position or location
- to state or assert something as a basis for an argument or theory
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 | posit |
| Present Continuous | positing |
| Present Perfect | posited |
Example
He posits his argument in the first paragraph.
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They posit that there is a direct relationship between the two variables.
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I am positing a new perspective on the issue.
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They are positing alternative explanations for the phenomenon.
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She has posited a compelling theory in her research.
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They have posited multiple hypotheses in their study.
posit 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) | posit |
| Singular Second Person (You) | posit |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | posits |
| Plural (We/You/They) | posit |
Example
I posit my theory.
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You posit your argument.
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He posits his hypothesis.
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She posits her explanation.
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It posits a possible outcome.
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We posit our findings.
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You posit your opinions.
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They posit their theories.
