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The present tense form of 'prepare' is prepare or prepares. Example: He prepares his presentation carefully before every meeting. (He prepares his presentation carefully before every meeting.)
Definition of “prepare”
- to make ready or fit for a particular purpose or use
- to make arrangements or take measures in advance
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 | prepare |
| Present Continuous | preparing |
| Present Perfect | prepared |
Example
She prepares breakfast every morning.
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They prepare for the exam together.
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I am preparing for my interview tomorrow.
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They are preparing for the marathon.
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She has prepared all the necessary documents.
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They have prepared a detailed plan for the project.
prepare 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) | prepare |
| Singular Second Person (You) | prepare |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | prepares |
| Plural (We/You/They) | prepare |
Example
I prepare my meals.
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You prepare your presentation.
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He prepares his lunch.
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She prepares for the meeting.
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It prepares the ingredients.
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We prepare our backpacks.
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You prepare your notes.
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They prepare their equipment.
