Is Dribbles a Present Tense?

The third-person singular simple present indicative form of dribble is dribbles. The present participle of dribble is dribbling. The past participle of dribble is dribbled.

What is an example of present tense?

Present-tense meaning

Present tense is a grammatical term used for verbs that describe action happening right now. An example of present tense is the verb in the sentence "I eat." The verb tense expressing action in the present time, as in She writes; she is writing.

What is considered present tense?

The PRESENT TENSE indicates that an action is present, now, relative to the speaker or writer. Generally, it is used to describe actions that are factual or habitual -- things that occur in the present but that are not necessarily happening right now: "It rains a lot in Portland" is a kind of timeless statement.

James H. Sterling

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