VERB FORMS

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What are the three main verb tenses?

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The three main verb tenses are past, present, and future.

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What is the present tense of a verb?

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The present tense describes actions that are currently happening or are habitual.

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What is the past tense of a verb?

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The past tense describes actions that have already happened.

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What is the future tense of a verb?

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The future tense describes actions that will happen later.

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What is the base form of a verb?

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The base form of a verb is its simplest form, without any endings (e.g., 'run', 'jump').

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What is the third person singular form of a verb?

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The third person singular form is used with 'he', 'she', or 'it' and usually adds 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'runs', 'watches').

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What is the past participle form of a verb?

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The past participle form is used with 'have' or 'had' to indicate completed actions (e.g., 'eaten', 'gone').

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What is an example of a regular verb?

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An example of a regular verb is 'play', which becomes 'played' in the past tense.

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What is an example of an irregular verb?

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An example of an irregular verb is 'go', which becomes 'went' in the past tense.