3 Facts On Use Of Catch In Tense(Present, Past And Future)

The word “catch” plays the role of a verb in parts of speech. Let us check how we can use “catch” in different tense forms.

The verb “catch” has a unique past and present participle form. The term “caught” can be regarded as not only the past form but also the past participial form of the word “catch”. The term “catching” can be regarded as the present participle form of the word “catch”.

Now, we are going to learn different applications of the verb “catch” according to various tense forms.

 “Catch” in present tense –

The word “catch” means to hold or grasp any moment, object, person, etc. Let us check how we can use “catch” in the present tense.

The root form “catch” goes with all types of person and number of noun except 3^rd person singular number irrespective of male or female. The verb form “catch” becomes “catches” when we use it against a third-person singular number, while the term “catching” can be regarded as a present participle form.

When we can use “catch” in the present tense?

Structures of sentences with “catch” in the present tense –

Example with “catch” in the present tense –

“Catch” in past tense –

We can also use the term “catch” when we need to stop someone or something that has been trying to escape. Let us know the use of the verb “catch” in the past tense.

The past form of the word “catch” and the past participle form of the word “catch” are the same, and that is “caught”. The term “caught” refers to the meaning of holding, grabbing, or seizing someone or something in the past few days.

When we can use “catch” in the past tense?

Structures of sentences with “catch” in the past tense –

Example with “catch” in the past tense –

“Catch” in future tense –

Use of “will” or “shall” is mandatory while framing sentences in future sentences. Let us check how we can use “catch” in the future tense.

The term “catch” must be used in its basic form while framing sentences in simple future tense. Using ‘will/shall’ along with present progressive form “catching” is mandatory to frame sentences in future continuous tense.

We must remember to include “have“ when using the future perfect tense and “been” when using the future perfect continuous tense.

When we can use “catch” in the future tense?

Structures of sentences with “catch” in the future tense –

Example with “catch” in the future tense –

Conclusion:

We are going to conclude our learning with some of the words which can best describe the meaning of the verb “catch.” Words like seize, take, grab, and hold share the same meaning as the word “catch”.