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The present tense form of 'present' is present or presents. Example: She presents her ideas with confidence during meetings. (She presents her ideas with confidence during meetings.)
Definition of “present”
- to show or offer something for others to consider or examine
- to give a formal talk or lecture
- to introduce or bring forward someone or 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 | present |
| Present Continuous | presenting |
| Present Perfect | presented |
Example
She presents her arguments in a clear and concise manner.
Example
They present their findings to the team.
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I am presenting my research at the conference.
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They are presenting their project to the clients.
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She has presented her work at multiple conferences.
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They have presented their ideas to various stakeholders.
present 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) | present |
| Singular Second Person (You) | present |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | presents |
| Plural (We/You/They) | present |
Example
I present my ideas during meetings.
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You present your findings to the team.
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He presents his research at conferences.
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She presents her work to the clients.
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It presents a unique opportunity.
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We present our proposals to the board.
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You present your arguments during debates.
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They present their findings to the audience.
