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The present tense form of 'rest' is rest or rests. Example: He usually rests for a while after lunch. (He usually rests for a while after lunch.)
Definition of “rest”
- to cease work or activity in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength
- to be supported or based on something
- to remain confident or assured
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 | rest |
| Present Continuous | resting |
| Present Perfect | rested |
Example
He rests on the comfortable chair.
Example
They rest their eyes after staring at the screen for too long.
Example
I am resting my feet after a long walk.
Example
They are resting their minds by meditating.
Example
She has rested enough to regain her energy.
Example
They have rested their bodies and minds during the vacation.
rest 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) | rest |
| Singular Second Person (You) | rest |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | rests |
| Plural (We/You/They) | rest |
Example
I rest for a while every afternoon.
Example
You rest your mind by reading books.
Example
He rests after a long day at work.
Example
She rests her body to recover.
Example
It rests in its cozy nest.
Example
We rest during the weekends.
Example
You rest your muscles after exercising.
Example
They rest their minds by practicing mindfulness.
