Talk about things that form part of a whole.

The idea

Use include before a person or thing that is part of a whole. With a singular subject, use includes; the past is included.

Examples

  • The ticket includes a guided tour.
  • Our team includes two new volunteers.
  • Does the price include delivery?
  • Mina included a map in the invitation.
  • The list does not include winter coats.
  • Please include your phone number on the form.

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Watch out

Do not add of after include: say includes lunch.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct answer. The fee ___ lunch. (includes / include)

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    includes

    includes agrees with the singular fee.

  2. Choose the correct answer. The report ___ a chart yesterday. (included / includes)

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    included

    included places the addition in the past.

  3. Choose the correct answer. Please include the receipt ___ your email. (in / at)

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    in

    in identifies where to put the receipt.

Use it today

Describe what a meal price includes and what you would include in an email.