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The present tense form of 'redline' is redline or redlines. Example: He redlines any document that doesn't meet the required standards. (He redlines any document that doesn't meet the required standards.)
Definition of “redline”
- to mark or draw a line in red to indicate a limit or boundary
- to operate an engine or vehicle at or above its maximum recommended speed
- to refuse to approve or fund a project or proposal
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 | redline |
| Present Continuous | redlining |
| Present Perfect | redlined |
Example
He redlines any document that violates the company's policies.
Example
They redline contracts to indicate areas of concern.
Example
I am redlining the report to highlight key points.
Example
They are redlining the proposal to identify potential risks.
Example
She has redlined several documents today.
Example
They have redlined all the contracts for review.
redline 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) | redline |
| Singular Second Person (You) | redline |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | redlines |
| Plural (We/You/They) | redline |
Example
I redline the documents.
Example
You redline the documents.
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He redlines the documents.
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She redlines the documents.
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It redlines the documents.
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We redline the documents.
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You redline the documents.
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They redline the documents.
