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The present tense form of 'reflect' is reflect or reflects. Example: His actions reflect his true character. (His actions reflect his true character.)
Definition of “reflect”
- to think deeply or carefully about something
- to show or express a particular emotion, quality, or characteristic
- to mirror or give back an image or sound
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 | reflect |
| Present Continuous | reflecting |
| Present Perfect | reflected |
Example
The painting reflects the artist's emotions.
Example
They reflect on their experiences regularly.
Example
I am reflecting on what you said.
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They are reflecting on their options.
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She has reflected on her past actions.
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They have reflected on the consequences of their choices.
reflect 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) | reflect |
| Singular Second Person (You) | reflect |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | reflects |
| Plural (We/You/They) | reflect |
Example
I reflect on my actions.
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You reflect on your decisions.
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He reflects on his past.
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She reflects on her choices.
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It reflects the mood of the scene.
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We reflect on our experiences.
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You reflect on your goals.
Example
They reflect on their achievements.
