What is the present participle of become?

Answer 1

Verb: to becomePresent participles are ~ing forms of the verb.

The 'present participle' of become is becoming.

The 'present participle' form is used in various ways, and may be used when referring to past, present or future situations. e.g.

• PAST - "Mary was becoming more and more concerned about her eyesight, so she told ... "

• PRESENT - "People are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of too much exposure to the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight."

• FUTURE - "I expect that in a couple of weeks time I will be becoming less upset about it all."

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The 'past participle' of become is become.

The 'past tense' form of become is became.

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Answer 2

The present participle of "become" is "becoming."