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Verb Tenses

Forms of verbs

Every verb has three basic forms called its principal parts:

1. Present2. Past3. Past Participle

Present

We live in a mobile society.

Past

Automobiles gave travelers more freedom.

Past Participle

Drivers have enjoyed this freedom for years.

*Notice the helping verb have is used in the past participle form.

The Two Types of Verbs

There are two types of verbs:

1. Regular verbs2. Irregular verbs

Regular verb: A verb whose past and past participle are formed by adding –ed or –d to the present.

Ex. Moved, traveled

Irregular verb: A verb whose past and past participle are NOT formed by adding –ed or –d to the present.

Ex. Bring- BroughtCatch- CaughtDig- Dug

Practice

1. Jana had run to get more marshmallows to roast.

2. Josh had already eaten two hot dogs.

3. Jona said, “I’ve gone on two camping trips this year.

4. Jana said, “I sang camp songs for Josh.”

5. Josh said, “I’ve fallen over this rock three times tonight.

Proofread!

Hey, Josh, this tent has fell down about ten times already! I’ve just about give it everything I’ve got! What? Jana’s brung me some mosquito spray, but I’ve went back to get more because those things have flew all over the place! It has took way too long to get this done! I’ve tore a huge hole in this tent! Hey, you two, no one has gave me enough help with this!

Practice

1. How many different language are spoken in Europe?2. In the early 1900’s, people saw silent movies called

nickelodeons.3. Have you ever taken care of a pet?4. Have officials chosen the city for the next Olympics?5. The Greek gods and goddesses drank nectar.6. How many times have you sung that song?7. The boys on the monkey bars have fallen off 5 times

today.8. Josie will have gone on vacation by this July. 9. Next year, she will have written 30 letters to her husband

in Iraq. 10. She taught the students all about verb tenses.