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The present tense form of 'pull' is pull or pulls. Example: She pulls the rope to lift the heavy object. (She pulls the rope to lift the heavy object.)
Definition of “pull”
- to exert force on (someone or something) in order to move it toward oneself or the origin of the force
- to take hold of and exert force in order to remove or move (something)
- to bring or gather together (resources, support, etc.)
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 | pull |
| Present Continuous | pulling |
| Present Perfect | pulled |
Example
She pulls the lever to start the machine.
Example
They pull the curtains open every morning.
Example
I am pulling the rope to raise the flag.
Example
They are pulling together to complete the task.
Example
She has pulled all the information from various sources.
Example
They have pulled off a successful event.
pull 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) | pull |
| Singular Second Person (You) | pull |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | pulls |
| Plural (We/You/They) | pull |
Example
I pull the rope towards me.
Example
You pull the handle to open the door.
Example
He pulls the lever to start the engine.
Example
She pulls the plug out of the socket.
Example
It pulls the toy with its teeth.
Example
We pull the rope together.
Example
You pull the weeds from the garden.
Example
They pull the cart uphill.
