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to behave
To do the right thing towards others, especially children
Present form | Past form | Continuous form | Past Participle form |
|---|---|---|---|
behave | behaved | behaving | behaved |
Present form
behave
He always behaves well.
I behave myself in public.
A: Do you behave yourself in school?
B: Yes, I always listen to the teacher and work hard.
Past form
behaved
I behaved myself yesterday.
We didn't behave well in class because we were too excited.
A: Did Timmy behave well last week?
B: No, I'm afraid not. He was rude to the teacher.
Continuous form
behaving
I am behaving myself this time.
She's not behaving herself at all.
A: We are going to a very fancy restaurant. Behave yourself.
B: I am behaving myself. Look, I'm wearing a tie.
Past participle
behaved
I have behaved for two week now!
You haven't behaved well for a long time. Is there anything wrong?
A: Have you behaved well?
B: Err...yes.
A: That's not what your teacher says.
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