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The present tense form of 'prowl' is prowl or prowls. Example: The predator prowls silently in the grass, waiting for its prey. (The predator prowls silently in the grass, waiting for its prey.)
Definition of “prowl”
- to move around quietly and stealthily, especially in search of prey or something to steal
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 | prowl |
| Present Continuous | prowling |
| Present Perfect | have prowled |
Example
The wolf prowls the forest at night.
Example
He prowls the market, searching for the best deals.
Example
The detective is prowling the crime scene, looking for clues.
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They are prowling the city, exploring its hidden gems.
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She has prowled these streets countless times.
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They have prowled the internet for hours, trying to find the answer.
prowl 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) | prowl |
| Singular Second Person (You) | prowl |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | prowls |
| Plural (We/You/They) | prowl |
Example
I prowl the streets at night.
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You prowl the area, always alert.
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He prowls the neighborhood, looking for trouble.
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She prowls the city streets, searching for inspiration.
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It prowls the forest, hunting for prey.
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We prowl the internet for information.
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You prowl the market, comparing prices.
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They prowl the night, seeking adventure.
