Remember this!
The present tense form of 'selecting' is select or selects. Example: He selects his clothes carefully every morning. (He selects his clothes carefully every morning.)
Definition of “select”
- to choose or pick out from a group
- to make a choice or decision
- to include or exclude someone or something based on certain criteria
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 | select |
| Present Continuous | selecting |
| Present Perfect | selected |
Example
He selects his favorite song.
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They select the best candidate for the job.
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I am selecting the items for the menu.
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They are selecting the colors for the design.
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She has selected the perfect dress for the occasion.
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They have selected the winners of the competition.
select 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) | select |
| Singular Second Person (You) | select |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | selects |
| Plural (We/You/They) | select |
Example
I select my outfit for the day.
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You select your preferred option.
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He selects the best candidate.
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She selects her favorite book.
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It selects the appropriate response.
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We select our team members.
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You select the items from the menu.
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They select their favorite color.
