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The present tense form of 'slow' is slow or slows. Example: The turtle slows down when it senses danger. (The turtle slows down when it senses danger.)
Definition of “slow”
- to reduce the speed or rate of something
- to become slower
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 | slow |
| Present Continuous | slowing |
| Present Perfect | slowed |
Example
He slows down when he sees a red light.
Example
They slow their speech for better understanding.
Example
The car is slowing down as it approaches the intersection.
Example
They are slowing their progress to accommodate others.
Example
She has slowed her eating habits for better digestion.
Example
They have slowed their spending to save money.
slow 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) | slow |
| Singular Second Person (You) | slow |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | slows |
| Plural (We/You/They) | slow |
Example
I slow down when I see a caution sign.
Example
You slow down when you approach a curve.
Example
He slows down when he drives through a school zone.
Example
She slows down her reading speed for better comprehension.
Example
It slows down as it reaches the bottom of the hill.
Example
We slow down during rush hour.
Example
You slow down to enjoy the view.
Example
They slow down to avoid accidents.
