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The present tense form of 'return' is return or returns. Example: She returns the favor by helping others. (She returns the favor by helping others.)
Definition of “return”
- to come or go back to a place or person
- to give, put, or send (something) back to a place or person
- to bring, carry, or send (something) to a place or person
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 | return |
| Present Continuous | returning |
| Present Perfect | returned |
Example
He returns the favor whenever he can.
Example
They return the product if it is defective.
Example
I am returning the call as soon as possible.
Example
They are returning the package to the sender.
Example
She has returned all the emails in her inbox.
Example
We have returned the documents to the office.
return 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) | return |
| Singular Second Person (You) | return |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | returns |
| Plural (We/You/They) | return |
Example
I return the item to the store.
Example
You return the item to the store.
Example
He returns the item to the store.
Example
She returns the item to the store.
Example
It returns the item to the store.
Example
We return the item to the store.
Example
You return the item to the store.
Example
They return the item to the store.
