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The present tense form of 'wear' is wear or wears. Example: He wears a hat to protect himself from the sun. (He wears a hat to protect himself from the sun.)
Definition of “wear”
- to have (clothing or an accessory) on one's body
- to carry or display (a particular facial expression or look)
- to damage, erode, or diminish through continuous use or friction
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 | wear |
| Present Continuous | wearing |
| Present Perfect | have worn |
Example
She wears glasses to improve her vision.
Example
They wear uniforms to work.
Example
I am wearing a hat to protect myself from the sun.
Example
They are wearing matching outfits for the occasion.
Example
She has worn that necklace many times.
Example
They have worn those shoes for years.
wear 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) | wear |
| Singular Second Person (You) | wear |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | wears |
| Plural (We/You/They) | wear |
Example
I wear a hat in the summer.
Example
You wear glasses to read.
Example
He wears a suit to work.
Example
She wears a necklace every day.
Example
It wears a sad expression.
Example
We wear comfortable shoes for long walks.
Example
You wear hats for fashion.
Example
They wear uniforms for their job.
