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The present tense form of 'prove' is prove or proves. Example: She proves her point with strong evidence. (She proves her point with strong evidence.)
Definition of “prove”
- to establish the truth or validity of something
- to demonstrate the existence or truth of something by evidence or argument
- to show oneself to be competent or capable
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 | prove |
| Present Continuous | proving |
| Present Perfect | proved |
Example
She proves her dedication every day.
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They prove their skills in every project.
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I am proving my abilities in this new role.
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They are proving their commitment to the cause.
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She has proved her worth to the team.
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They have proved their hypothesis with solid evidence.
prove 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) | prove |
| Singular Second Person (You) | prove |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | proves |
| Plural (We/You/They) | prove |
Example
I prove my point with evidence.
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You prove your abilities in every task.
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He proves his innocence.
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She proves her worth.
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It proves its effectiveness.
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We prove our dedication.
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You prove your skills.
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They prove their capabilities.
